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## [Starting getting errors when pressing deploy, how does one debug this?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/starting-getting-errors-when-pressing-deploy-how-does-one-debug-this/63251)

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**Author:** [@Zeltak](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Zeltak)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 14:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/starting-getting-errors-when-pressing-deploy-how-does-one-debug-this/63251 "2022-05-30T14:21:39Z")

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Hi all. day 2 of node-red here and have a slight annoyance :slight\_smile: since yesterday each time I press deploy I get this message (error?) complaing about The workspace contains some nodes that are not properly conf…

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## [Slider with custom icon?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-with-custom-icon/63225)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 14:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slider-with-custom-icon/63225 "2022-05-30T14:00:45Z")

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Slider with custom icon? I enabled custom configuration on slider and used an icon that I know is in the FA icon library, done similar for say dashboard buttons. but the slide is not using the icons for on and off?

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## [Show the current position of the International Space Station (ISS)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-the-current-position-of-the-international-space-station-iss/63106)

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**Author:** [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 11:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-the-current-position-of-the-international-space-station-iss/63106 "2022-05-30T11:56:35Z")

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This is a spin-off from a question I answered for someone on the forum recently. I thought it would make a great fill-in exercise for any of my IoT students who have a few minutes to spare towards the end of a session o…

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## [JoyStick mouseup send false](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/joystick-mouseup-send-false/63113)

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**Author:** [@Erissin\_Industria4.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Erissin_Industria4.0)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 11:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/joystick-mouseup-send-false/63113 "2022-05-30T11:00:11Z")

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How do I make a boolean converter send false when I stop dragging the JoyStick? My flow: \[ { "id": "11ef2821d88603d2", "type": "tab", "label": "Flow 1", "disabled": false, "i…

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## [Decode Elster Merlin 868 Water Meter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/decode-elster-merlin-868-water-meter/63240)

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**Author:** [@DaveO1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DaveO1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 09:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/decode-elster-merlin-868-water-meter/63240 "2022-05-30T09:28:04Z")

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I have a task to receive data via LoRa from some Elster Merlin 868 meter readers. The device has joined our local Lora network and that is pushing the received payload to an MQTT broker. In turn, I have a simple NodeRe…

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## [Modbus RTU slows down over time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-rtu-slows-down-over-time/63201)

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**Author:** [@mgro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mgro)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 08:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-rtu-slows-down-over-time/63201 "2022-05-30T08:17:47Z")

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Hi, as many other people here, I use Node Red to read data from a smart meter via Modbus RTU. At first, this works great, but after a few hours, Node Red slows down and gets unusable. The smart meter is a Eastron SDM6…

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## [MQTT Values out of object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-values-out-of-object/63231)

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**Author:** [@Olivia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Olivia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 07:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-values-out-of-object/63231 "2022-05-30T07:05:17Z")

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Hello everyone, I got this script with some help of @E1cid and now i would like to call some of the object values later in that same node. Is that possible ? msg.payload = msg.payload.channelPowers.reduce((acc, obj) =\>…

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## [Newbie in Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/newbie-in-node-red/63232)

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**Author:** [@Putu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Putu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 06:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/newbie-in-node-red/63232 "2022-05-30T06:38:41Z")

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Dear gentlemen I am new in Node Red. @JPardo did you manage to connect Node Red with LG Smart 5? I have it too Best Regards Donny

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## [Technical details about decoding rtsp streams via node-red-contrib-ffmpeg-spawn](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/technical-details-about-decoding-rtsp-streams-via-node-red-contrib-ffmpeg-spawn/63100)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 05:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/technical-details-about-decoding-rtsp-streams-via-node-red-contrib-ffmpeg-spawn/63100 "2022-05-30T05:45:31Z")

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Hi folks, Trying very hard to find some free time for Node-RED again... Some time ago @kevinGodell has done a tremendous effort to try to teach me the basics decoding rtsp streams in another discussion: I really app…

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## [Line chart does not show proper time format in tool-tip](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-does-not-show-proper-time-format-in-tool-tip/63229)

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**Author:** [@fogl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fogl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2022 03:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-does-not-show-proper-time-format-in-tool-tip/63229 "2022-05-30T03:45:06Z")

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Line-chart is configured to use "HH:mm" format on the X-axis. For some reason, some (but not all), data points show the time in the millisecond format in the tooltip. What am I missing? Note: This is NodeRED inst…

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## [General Handling](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/general-handling/63214)

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**Author:** [@alexander77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alexander77)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2022 22:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/general-handling/63214 "2022-05-29T22:23:51Z")

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Hi, i've just finished a bigger project using 4 PTZ Cameras. Project works. Just 2 questions about handling. my project had 4 cameras including, but only 1 was available. The other 3 PTZ nodes steadily send error-mes…

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## [Style notification buttons](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/style-notification-buttons/63218)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2022 15:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/style-notification-buttons/63218 "2022-05-29T15:05:01Z")

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How can I style the notification buttons, to display black text? I have tried with: \<style\> .md-button.md-default-theme.md-primary, .md-button.md-primary { color: black ! important; } \</style\> but it doesn't cha…

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## [Change Object to an Array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-object-to-an-array/63211)

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**Author:** [@Zyan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Zyan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2022 13:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-object-to-an-array/63211 "2022-05-29T13:22:33Z")

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Hi i try to get the Yellow marked "x y" changed, that it comes out like in the Blue Circle. So that x gets 0 and y gets 1 Thx in advance.

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## [Neewb user, can one change the color of the comment block for better visual separators?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/neewb-user-can-one-change-the-color-of-the-comment-block-for-better-visual-separators/63207)

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**Author:** [@Zeltak](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Zeltak)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2022 14:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/neewb-user-can-one-change-the-color-of-the-comment-block-for-better-visual-separators/63207 "2022-05-29T14:09:23Z")

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Hi all day 1 of using node-red and having a blast I was wondering if one can change the color of the comment block for better visual separators? ie instead of just white: change it to a green/red background? and i…

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## [Set payload to part of MQTT Message not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-payload-to-part-of-mqtt-message-not-working/63210)

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**Author:** [@gschmidt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gschmidt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2022 12:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-payload-to-part-of-mqtt-message-not-working/63210 "2022-05-29T12:46:29Z")

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Hi, I want to get the state payload of an MQTT message But if I set msg.payload.state of this message to msg.payload with a change node, the payload is not returned to the debug node. Why is that?

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## [NODE RED Error Cannot convert undefined or null to object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-error-cannot-convert-undefined-or-null-to-object/63172)

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**Author:** [@cisco351](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cisco351)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 07:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-error-cannot-convert-undefined-or-null-to-object/63172 "2022-05-28T07:16:25Z")

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I am unable to access NODE RED in Home assistant. I receive 502 Bad Gateway error. \[s6-init\] making user provided files available at /var/run/s6/etc...exited 0. \[s6-init\] ensuring user provided files have correct perms.…

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## [A strange problem on fs.stat usage inside function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-strange-problem-on-fs-stat-usage-inside-function-node/63202)

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**Author:** [@davidz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/davidz)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2022 00:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-strange-problem-on-fs-stat-usage-inside-function-node/63202 "2022-05-29T00:40:25Z")

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Run into a strange problem: Calling fs.stat() function inside Node-RED's function node, msg.payload can be updated correctly, depending on whether the file exists or does not exist. But the variable tt is undefined, inst…

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## [Just want to say a massive thank you to everyone on this forum](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/just-want-to-say-a-massive-thank-you-to-everyone-on-this-forum/63188)

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**Author:** [@btbr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/btbr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 22:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/just-want-to-say-a-massive-thank-you-to-everyone-on-this-forum/63188 "2022-05-28T22:56:06Z")

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Just completed my project. Couldn't have done it without the help of members of this forum. A massive thank you to everyone that helped me and everyone that have helped others. Thank you all so much!

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## [Unable to connect to Node-RED or UI](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-connect-to-node-red-or-ui/63150)

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**Author:** [@Mart](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mart)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 22:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-connect-to-node-red-or-ui/63150 "2022-05-28T22:47:11Z")

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I’ve been happily using Node-RED with HA for a couple of years. I can see Node-RED from within HA but since yesterday am unable to connect directly (https://homeassistant.local:1880/) and can no longer view the UI (http…

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## [Cant access OPC DA](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-access-opc-da/63168)

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**Author:** [@autoinst578](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/autoinst578)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 22:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-access-opc-da/63168 "2022-05-28T22:26:01Z")

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I cant access/ browse OPC DA, i dont know whats wrong, please help me...

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## [Simulate a click to a ui\_table?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simulate-a-click-to-a-ui-table/63197)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 21:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simulate-a-click-to-a-ui-table/63197 "2022-05-28T21:27:28Z")

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Simulate a click to a ui\_table? I added a ui\_control/ui\_template configuration so the first row is always selected and colorized the background in due course of the selected row, as the table is populated or a given row…

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## [Where is the row background color set in the following code?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-is-the-row-background-color-set-in-the-following-code/63194)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 19:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/where-is-the-row-background-color-set-in-the-following-code/63194 "2022-05-28T19:31:29Z")

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The following code always sets the selected row background to red. But I am missing where this color value is set. I changed the style sheet background color to say #42f26b (bright light green), but the table row selec…

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## [How to generate Poisson distribution?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-generate-poisson-distribution/63122)

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**Author:** [@Salarj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Salarj)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 19:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-generate-poisson-distribution/63122 "2022-05-28T19:27:12Z")

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I am working on a project and I want to generate events in Poisson distribution form, the "event node" doesn't support Poisson, could you help me Please.

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## [Add time to current time Date/ Time formatter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-time-to-current-time-date-time-formatter/63193)

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**Author:** [@canedje](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/canedje)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 18:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-time-to-current-time-date-time-formatter/63193 "2022-05-28T18:26:23Z")

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Is it possible to add a time from msg.payload to the actual time in a Date/ time formatter node?? Used format HH:mm For example: msg.payload is: 02.00 Current time is: 15:00 Result: 17:00

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## [Problems sending data to Influx](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-sending-data-to-influx/63184)

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**Author:** [@btbr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/btbr)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 15:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-sending-data-to-influx/63184 "2022-05-28T15:55:39Z")

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I'm not sure if I should post separately. Sorry if I should. I have now edited the function node and have all the values coming out as they should be. I have watched the videos and tried to read about it, but still can'…

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## [Omron FINS Write from ThingsBoard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-fins-write-from-thingsboard/63190)

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**Author:** [@JY.LOW](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JY.LOW)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 15:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-fins-write-from-thingsboard/63190 "2022-05-28T15:34:56Z")

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I am using node-red for the very first time to do data monitoring and remote control on VFD by using OMRON CP1H. I managed to do the data monitoring part. However, I plan to use a control knob (RPC) to control the speed …

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## [Payload name - not going through function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/payload-name-not-going-through-function-node/63073)

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**Author:** [@btbr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/btbr)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [27 May 2022 21:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/payload-name-not-going-through-function-node/63073 "2022-05-27T21:44:40Z")

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Hello All, I am using the below code in a function node. When it goes in it is - msg.payload.col6. When it comes out it seems to be stripped of the name and it's just payload. I'm putting 2 functions nodes and a change …

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## [Adding a Node-RED-Dashboard UI widget node makes everything else disappear](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-a-node-red-dashboard-ui-widget-node-makes-everything-else-disappear/62184)

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**Author:** [@CBianca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CBianca)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 11:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-a-node-red-dashboard-ui-widget-node-makes-everything-else-disappear/62184 "2022-05-28T11:21:06Z")

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When I add an UI widget, in my case node-red-node-ui-table, everything that existed before on the dashboard dissapears (theme also returns to the default one), even my side bar menu. Only the widget is shown: I can'…

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## [Sensor.time comparison for trigger](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sensor-time-comparison-for-trigger/63170)

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**Author:** [@JJdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JJdave)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 08:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sensor-time-comparison-for-trigger/63170 "2022-05-28T08:54:54Z")

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Hi there, I want to add a time condition to a trigger node. Meaing, the trigger should only triggers within or after a certain time of the day. Could this be done by adding a 2nd condition with the sensor.time? But how …

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## [Dashboard sidebar empty](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-sidebar-empty/63157)

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**Author:** [@andre\_x](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/andre_x)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2022 08:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-sidebar-empty/63157 "2022-05-28T08:17:45Z")

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Hi all! Today I wanted to rearrange a text I've added to the dashboard, but the dashboard sidebar is empty! It hasn't been always empty because I remember rearranging some items in the past, but I don't remember when. …

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