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## [Cron-plus with a hicup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-plus-with-a-hicup/63794)

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**Author:** [@Frida](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Frida)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2022 17:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-plus-with-a-hicup/63794 "2022-06-11T17:45:51Z")

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Node-RED v3.0.0-beta.2 node-red-contrib-cron-plus 1.5.7 Rapberrypi zero2w and Raspberrypi 4 model B Have a little burp with cron-plus that I hope you can fix. 4 of the cron-plus solar event, looks set to be in the fu…

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## [Connect Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) using API calls](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-proxmox-backup-server-pbs-using-api-calls/63758)

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**Author:** [@John245](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/John245)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2022 17:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-proxmox-backup-server-pbs-using-api-calls/63758 "2022-06-11T17:34:38Z")

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Trying The first step is obtaining the ticket. In Postman I can manage using the following: Then set the cookie in the get request And I'm able to get the required info. How to do this in Node-RED? John

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## [Start of a weather station project](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-of-a-weather-station-project/63692)

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**Author:** [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2022 14:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-of-a-weather-station-project/63692 "2022-06-11T14:11:36Z")

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Just managed to get my old weather station to talk to my Combo board which then talks to Node-RED. As you can probably see I'm using the long-range version of the NRF24L01-l05 module. The old WS uses a Wemos D1 M…

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## [Http request help from web](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-help-from-web/63764)

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**Author:** [@Polymator](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Polymator)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2022 12:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-help-from-web/63764 "2022-06-11T12:27:55Z")

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Hi, I am very new to node-red, I am currently using it from homeassistant. I want to extract the information from the web page of my solar panels as the current watts, in the first image I want to extract the informatio…

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## [Help me write code in function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-me-write-code-in-function-node/63762)

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**Author:** [@JJ22](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JJ22)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2022 13:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-me-write-code-in-function-node/63762 "2022-06-11T13:25:50Z")

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I cannot write the code for the drop-down list correctly so that it is taken into account in the code. I still don't understand javascript and node-red well. Please tell me where I am wrong and how to write this code …

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## [Context Data Export](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-data-export/63738)

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**Author:** [@eddee54455](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eddee54455)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2022 11:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-data-export/63738 "2022-06-11T11:19:51Z")

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Hiya All!! Pray tell.... Is context data able to be exported? Currently, every so often (Read that as about every week or two), I export all of my flows on my home auto system to a local download file and keep them as …

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## [Send new IP camera captures to telegram](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-new-ip-camera-captures-to-telegram/63734)

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**Author:** [@ashhab2010](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ashhab2010)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2022 10:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-new-ip-camera-captures-to-telegram/63734 "2022-06-11T10:13:37Z")

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Hi, I'm new to node red. I want to send any new photos captured from motion capture by the IP camera (which gets stored in a Pictures folder) to the telegram bot. Tried to fiddle around with various nodes but couldn't f…

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## [Dashboard Layout Editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-layout-editor/63612)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2022 09:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-layout-editor/63612 "2022-06-11T09:11:56Z")

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Generally I don't like to use the Layout Editor of the Dashboard, but sometimes it ended to be useful. Today, after several months I didn't use it, I went to the Layout Editor and I discovered that I am no more able to …

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## [Need help with converting a Timestring to a readable format](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-converting-a-timestring-to-a-readable-format/63732)

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**Author:** [@Marv21](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Marv21)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 21:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-converting-a-timestring-to-a-readable-format/63732 "2022-06-10T21:40:21Z")

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Hello, it seemed like an easy Task but i cant get it to work. This are my first footsteps with js or Nodered so be nice, please ^^. Iam getting a Timestring vom a thirdparty tool over MQTT. 10.6.2022, 16:23:35\[node: …

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## [Roller Shutter close at specific time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/roller-shutter-close-at-specific-time/63638)

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**Author:** [@NeXrom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NeXrom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 21:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/roller-shutter-close-at-specific-time/63638 "2022-06-10T21:35:04Z")

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Hello Im new! I made a node that if I switch the light on (in a specific time range 21 till 5 ) the roller shutter will close. The Problem is, that if I switch the light on at 20:30 clock and than wait till 21 clock …

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## [Creating Hot Spott after time period if not connected to wifi (Raspberry pi)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-hot-spott-after-time-period-if-not-connected-to-wifi-raspberry-pi/63746)

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**Author:** [@Radon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Radon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 21:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-hot-spott-after-time-period-if-not-connected-to-wifi-raspberry-pi/63746 "2022-06-10T21:07:40Z")

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Hello, im realy new to Node-red and Raspberry Pi. I have a Projekt where the Raspberry is part of an Smart Home device. i want to archive following behavior: On Boot the Raspberry Pi / Node-red should check after some…

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## [Uibuilder progress \[prep for v5.1\] - new client library and experimental ui node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-progress-prep-for-v5-1-new-client-library-and-experimental-ui-node/63748)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 21:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-progress-prep-for-v5-1-new-client-library-and-experimental-ui-node/63748 "2022-06-10T21:01:13Z")

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Hi all, been a few weeks since I shared an update with what is happening with uibuilder. I've been creating some sample web components to work out the strengths and weaknesses and, more importantly, continue to experime…

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## [Query on Link In / Link Out Nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-on-link-in-link-out-nodes/63741)

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**Author:** [@SandeepA](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SandeepA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 19:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/query-on-link-in-link-out-nodes/63741 "2022-06-10T19:37:53Z")

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Hi , I have a query on Link in / Link Out Nodes. Documentation says : " Note: Links cannot be created going into, or out of, a subflow." Does it mean - that we cannot have Link in / Link Out within a subflow ? Or …

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## [Bug with node-red-contrib-cron-plus?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-with-node-red-contrib-cron-plus/62615)

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**Author:** [@LondonBenji](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LondonBenji)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 19:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-with-node-red-contrib-cron-plus/62615 "2022-06-10T19:29:11Z")

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Hey all, I am using Cron-Plus on Node-Red within Home Assistant and I'm running into an issue which I believe might be a bug. First up, versions: Raspberry Pi: 4b/8GB Home Assistant OS: 7.6 Home Assistant Core: 2022.…

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## [How to write code for a switch node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-write-code-for-a-switch-node/63737)

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**Author:** [@JJ22](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JJ22)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 17:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-write-code-for-a-switch-node/63737 "2022-06-10T17:44:24Z")

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Hello, everyone How to write code in function so that the switch node, for example, if "1" that is transistor, if "0" then there is no transistor? I've tried everything, nothing works.

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## [Blynk-ws nodes stuck after wifi reconnects on raspberry pi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blynk-ws-nodes-stuck-after-wifi-reconnects-on-raspberry-pi/63739)

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**Author:** [@AnandJhaveri](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AnandJhaveri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 16:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blynk-ws-nodes-stuck-after-wifi-reconnects-on-raspberry-pi/63739 "2022-06-10T16:55:21Z")

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My system hardware/software: Node-RED version: v2.2.2 running on a RPi 2B. Node.js version: v14.19.3 Blynk legacy running on iOS 14 I have a simple Blynk project with one push button connected to virtual pin 0 (V0). …

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## [Multiple switches trigger](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-switches-trigger/63725)

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**Author:** [@etmomoabc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/etmomoabc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 14:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-switches-trigger/63725 "2022-06-10T14:26:23Z")

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I need help creating flow for multiple switches. I have 6 fan switches, zone\_1 - zone\_6, their states are off and fan\_only. I wish they could work like this they are all off then go to the next one either one of them…

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## [Using xlsx to json node, cannot change file after being used](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-xlsx-to-json-node-cannot-change-file-after-being-used/63703)

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**Author:** [@MAvitia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MAvitia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 14:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-xlsx-to-json-node-cannot-change-file-after-being-used/63703 "2022-06-10T14:15:13Z")

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I am using this fairly new node xlsx to json node, the idea of the flow is to load a file, to something with the data, and have the capability of opening a different file to repeat the process the problem here is that o…

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## [How to control existing "node-red-contrib-gree-hvac"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-control-existing-node-red-contrib-gree-hvac/63617)

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**Author:** [@Lizzie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lizzie)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 14:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-control-existing-node-red-contrib-gree-hvac/63617 "2022-06-10T14:11:29Z")

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Hello, I want to control the gree ac using node red. I downloaded "node-red-contrib-gree-hvac" but the flow look like this Can you kindly help me how can I configure this? I am attaching the flow: \[{"id":"ff9fe48d…

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## [Introduction to RED-Node\[Question\]](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introduction-to-red-node-question/63296)

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**Author:** [@baptiste2k8](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/baptiste2k8)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 13:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introduction-to-red-node-question/63296 "2022-06-10T13:32:01Z")

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I am new here and trying to learn as much as I can. Firstly, I want to know more about this tool. could anyone help me with the answers to the following questions: Free and Open Source: Implementation Programming Lang…

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## [How to identify an error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-identify-an-error/63720)

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**Author:** [@Nilpferd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nilpferd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 13:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-identify-an-error/63720 "2022-06-10T13:16:40Z")

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I rcv following debug message (red) since a few hours without changing anything on this node or flow: created staircase-timer with config {"id":"be5786f2f56b6c05","type":"staircase-timer","z":"15383e6849c86130","name":"…

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## [If 10mp does not arrive payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/if-10mp-does-not-arrive-payload/63712)

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**Author:** [@azxo1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/azxo1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 13:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/if-10mp-does-not-arrive-payload/63712 "2022-06-10T13:15:17Z")

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Hello! I would like to test a feature that if no payload is received for 10 seconds, then .... code (so if nothing comes from the mqtt in flow) How to do this? (sorry, I still don't speak English)

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## [FR: export / import flows WITH the username and password - when they are ENV VARs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fr-export-import-flows-with-the-username-and-password-when-they-are-env-vars/63602)

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**Author:** [@HoussemLajili](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HoussemLajili)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 12:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fr-export-import-flows-with-the-username-and-password-when-they-are-env-vars/63602 "2022-06-10T12:59:11Z")

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username and password are lost when export / import even though they are ENV VARs Could this be supported?

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## [Spacer CSS assignement](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/spacer-css-assignement/63669)

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**Author:** [@nachoislas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nachoislas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 09:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/spacer-css-assignement/63669 "2022-06-10T09:34:58Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if it's possible to add a class to a spacer node. I've added a class in properties but it erases it when I press the done button. Maybe I missing some configuration.

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## [Cannot read properties of null (reading 'allNodes')](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-read-properties-of-null-reading-allnodes/63711)

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**Author:** [@atmar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/atmar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 09:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-read-properties-of-null-reading-allnodes/63711 "2022-06-10T09:38:48Z")

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I have imported "node-red" , initialized it and then used below addFlow function, RED.start().then(() =\> { RED.runtime.flows.addFlow({ flow: Flow, req: {} }); }); still it is throwing error as, if (activeFlowConfig.…

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## [addFlow() - TypeError: Cannot read property 'allNodes' of null](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/addflow-typeerror-cannot-read-property-allnodes-of-null/7540)

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**Author:** [@gecevicius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gecevicius)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 February 2019 23:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/addflow-typeerror-cannot-read-property-allnodes-of-null/7540 "2019-02-03T23:05:36Z")

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Hello, I have just started using Node RED. I am creating an application where the user can send commands to the Raspberry PI and am using the RED Runtime Api. I am getting an error when using RED.nodes.addFlow() \\serve…

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## [Please, help me!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/please-help-me/63709)

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**Author:** [@JJ22](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JJ22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 07:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/please-help-me/63709 "2022-06-10T07:58:15Z")

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Hello! I'm still new to Node-red. I had a stupor, I need to write code to select a controller. So that when choosing a user can write how many inputs/He needs outputs, chose the type of output (transistor or relay) and …

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## [Mqtt input to an sql DB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-input-to-an-sql-db/63621)

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**Author:** [@bill210kouk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bill210kouk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 07:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-input-to-an-sql-db/63621 "2022-06-10T07:31:31Z")

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Hello! I am having trouble importing the mqtt input of a published message to a table in my sql Database How this it build mqtt input to a function and then to the sql server? Mqtt -\> template -\> sql server ? And how…

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## [V4 - NodeRed meets Figma](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/v4-nodered-meets-figma/63691)

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**Author:** [@ahakobyan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ahakobyan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 06:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/v4-nodered-meets-figma/63691 "2022-06-10T06:41:14Z")

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It would be great to see a major upgrade to NodeRed UI someday with added visual functionality to the nodes. Imagine a setting for each node where one can choose to have the connectors either horizontal(as is now) or ve…

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## [Dashboard without network?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-without-network/63693)

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**Author:** [@Nice\_to\_have](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nice_to_have)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 05:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-without-network/63693 "2022-06-10T05:43:37Z")

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Hi Guys, I got a raspberry pi 4 with a 10 inch display that in kioskmode has the dashboard from localhost:1880/ui. The RPI runs node red and SignalK. I access SignalK in node red through a tcp/localhost. When I boot …

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