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## [Node Red Restarts when Doorbird doorbell button pressed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-restarts-when-doorbird-doorbell-button-pressed/60397)

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**Author:** [@Ryanshafer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ryanshafer)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2022 14:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-restarts-when-doorbird-doorbell-button-pressed/60397 "2022-03-30T14:06:35Z")

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Hello, I am running node red v1.1.3 on Nodejs v10.22.0 via Docker created using IOTstack. I am trying to use my doorbird doorbell button press to trigger a flow. I have tried two different methods. Both methods are tri…

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## [Loop through x amount of API pulls after 2s second delay each time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/loop-through-x-amount-of-api-pulls-after-2s-second-delay-each-time/60534)

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**Author:** [@Romprod](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Romprod)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2022 13:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/loop-through-x-amount-of-api-pulls-after-2s-second-delay-each-time/60534 "2022-03-30T13:56:40Z")

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Hi, I'd like to loop a request that polls an API a set amount of times, with having to create the nodes for each loop. Currently everything works correctly just that if I want to add an additional page of results I hav…

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## [How to use an ui-button with a http in node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-an-ui-button-with-a-http-in-node/60486)

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**Author:** [@between](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/between)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2022 12:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-an-ui-button-with-a-http-in-node/60486 "2022-03-30T12:45:13Z")

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I want to export a file by clicking a button. There are the flows I'm using for: \[{"id":"7adc8e2c.3a56d","type":"function","z":"339f2e0a.80f992","name":"Base path","func":"//var basePath = \\"/home/pi/Documents/S0\_data/\\…

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## [How to send request payload?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-send-request-payload/60530)

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**Author:** [@ketpa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ketpa)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2022 11:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-send-request-payload/60530 "2022-03-30T11:49:59Z")

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How to send request payload? and request header I trying like this \[{"id":"a8faa7af.39251","type":"inject","z":"e0cba348.b7758","name":"","topic":"","payload":"","payloadType":"date","repeat":"","crontab":""…

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## [Node-Red Ui html change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-ui-html-change/60459)

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**Author:** [@sercancetin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sercancetin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2022 11:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-ui-html-change/60459 "2022-03-30T11:04:57Z")

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How can I do to replace the screen with our own html page when the node red UI is blank. I changed the logo, but I want to add my own design or how can I change the text below. snippet in the setting.js file that I u…

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## [Need help with Template - formating 2 items in one line](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-template-formating-2-items-in-one-line/60499)

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**Author:** [@juntiedt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/juntiedt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2022 10:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-template-formating-2-items-in-one-line/60499 "2022-03-30T10:59:05Z")

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\<div\> \<center\> \<br\> \<font size="2"\>Motor\</font\> \<div style="color:{{msg.payload}}"\> \<i class="fa fa-circle" aria-hidden="true"\>\</i\> \</div\> \</center\> \</div\> I am not fa…

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## [Issue with payload for Home assistant](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-payload-for-home-assistant/60519)

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**Author:** [@sheminasalam](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sheminasalam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2022 07:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-payload-for-home-assistant/60519 "2022-03-30T07:10:10Z")

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I am trying to set the value of a input text sensor in HA from node red. The value that I want to set is /love. But when I inject /love payload into the HA node, the value of the text sensor changes to &#x2F;love instead…

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## [CPU spikes - fresh install in docker](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cpu-spikes-fresh-install-in-docker/60514)

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**Author:** [@singletonerik](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/singletonerik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 23:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cpu-spikes-fresh-install-in-docker/60514 "2022-03-29T23:16:56Z")

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Here is a similar thread, that hasn't really been resolved: I am running a totally blank instance of Node-RED on an e2 shared core GCE VM (their free tier offer for compute). I am seeing CPU spikes every 30s, and I w…

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## [Node-Red Crashes - Leaves a TCP timeout error prior - How to trace?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-leaves-a-tcp-timeout-error-prior-how-to-trace/60513)

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**Author:** [@mrSidX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrSidX)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 21:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-leaves-a-tcp-timeout-error-prior-how-to-trace/60513 "2022-03-29T21:13:13Z")

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29 Mar 19:46:14 - \[error\] Error: connect ETIMEDOUT 51.195.235.166:443 at TCPConnectWrap.afterConnect \[as oncomplete\] (net.js:1144:16) nodered.service: Main process exited, code=exited, status=1/FAILURE nodered.servic…

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## [Chart update speed for real time electronic signals/ communication engineering related](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-update-speed-for-real-time-electronic-signals-communication-engineering-related/60497)

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**Author:** [@Hishamjz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hishamjz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 20:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/chart-update-speed-for-real-time-electronic-signals-communication-engineering-related/60497 "2022-03-29T20:18:15Z")

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Hello everyone: I am using Node-red for my bachelor thesis. I have a MQTT service linked to my flow which transfers electronic signal samples recieved from a small antenna to my PC and through MQTT to Node-Red.While Usi…

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## [Multiple httpStatic folders in NodeRED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-httpstatic-folders-in-nodered/60458)

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**Author:** [@softy2k](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/softy2k)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 20:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-httpstatic-folders-in-nodered/60458 "2022-03-29T20:15:40Z")

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Is it possible to have multiple httpStatic folders in NodeRED (defined in settings.js) ? Something like httpStatic: \['C:/FolderX', 'D:/FolderY'\]

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## [Mitsubishi MC Write Node always writing True](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mitsubishi-mc-write-node-always-writing-true/60502)

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**Author:** [@jts450](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jts450)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 19:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mitsubishi-mc-write-node-always-writing-true/60502 "2022-03-29T19:21:21Z")

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I am able to write directly to a digital output on my Mitsubishi PLC, in my case Y6 and Y7 but when I try to write False to turn the output off it always says true and never turns the output off?

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## [Many flows to one](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/many-flows-to-one/60503)

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**Author:** [@rex](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rex)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 17:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/many-flows-to-one/60503 "2022-03-29T17:41:38Z")

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I have some sensors acquired via MQTT. These sensors have similar management, so I'll like to collect them on a common flow or sub-flow. The data received from MQTT are asynchronous so they can arrive together. I think…

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## [How to extract some properties from an array of object?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-extract-some-properties-from-an-array-of-object/60488)

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**Author:** [@pagaille](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pagaille)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 17:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-extract-some-properties-from-an-array-of-object/60488 "2022-03-29T17:20:34Z")

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I believe that's a pretty basic question but I can't sort it out : Given the following array : \[ { "TimeStamp":"2022-03-29T10:15:00.000Z", "Name":"SN: 2001680707", "Type":"SB 3300", "Seri…

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## [UI builder shows only variable name and not the value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-builder-shows-only-variable-name-and-not-the-value/60411)

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**Author:** [@Mbessing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mbessing)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 14:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-builder-shows-only-variable-name-and-not-the-value/60411 "2022-03-29T14:35:26Z")

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Hi everyone! I tried to make the following "Game Timer and Clue Display" in node-red, following this tutorial: Game Timer and Clue Display · playfultechnology/node-redscape Wiki · GitHub I am able to change the backgro…

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## [Is Node-RED the right tool for the job?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-node-red-the-right-tool-for-the-job/60484)

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**Author:** [@L0uisc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/L0uisc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 14:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-node-red-the-right-tool-for-the-job/60484 "2022-03-29T14:23:07Z")

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I'm looking at Node-RED to build an IoT dashboard type of website. I want to figure out if Node-RED is the right tool for the job as early as possible. The scenario: We have IoT devices with GPS and some digital I/O mo…

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## [How can I create UI to custom node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-create-ui-to-custom-node/60437)

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**Author:** [@wen27](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wen27)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 14:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-create-ui-to-custom-node/60437 "2022-03-29T14:15:21Z")

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Hi all, I am new here, I am some question about create custom node. custom node code have two input ,I want render to website(HTML), How can I do? using http in -\> custom node -\> http out . custom node code HTML: …

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## [Running node-red on kubernetes: file permissions error on pod initialization](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/running-node-red-on-kubernetes-file-permissions-error-on-pod-initialization/60420)

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**Author:** [@packnology](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/packnology)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 11:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/running-node-red-on-kubernetes-file-permissions-error-on-pod-initialization/60420 "2022-03-29T11:45:26Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to install node-red on a kubernetes cluster and when the pod starts up it fails with the following error message: Error: EACCES: permission denied, copyfile '/usr/src/node-red/node\_modules/node-red/settin…

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## [Scrape page with cookies](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scrape-page-with-cookies/60448)

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**Author:** [@ketpa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ketpa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 11:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scrape-page-with-cookies/60448 "2022-03-29T11:26:48Z")

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I have page from KAESER compressor device. Simple get request node give me only this \<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd"\> \<html\> \<head\> \<link rel="shortcut icon" h…

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## [How do I incorporate the hysteresis effect in a control flow?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-incorporate-the-hysteresis-effect-in-a-control-flow/60466)

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**Author:** [@Sheeen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sheeen)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 10:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-incorporate-the-hysteresis-effect-in-a-control-flow/60466 "2022-03-29T10:45:55Z")

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I have a problem in the variable I want a math loop in node-red but I didn't know how to do it Variable x= 24 Variable y= 30 If 30\> temperature\> 24 Temperature - x \> 0 X = temperature; Else if temperature\> 30 Temp…

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## [Xampp node-red-node-mysql increased resources use](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/xampp-node-red-node-mysql-increased-resources-use/60475)

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**Author:** [@CrazyOvi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CrazyOvi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 09:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/xampp-node-red-node-mysql-increased-resources-use/60475 "2022-03-29T09:09:11Z")

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Hi all, I am new in node-red and try to use it as a SCADA tool. I am reading from PLCs and based on options I am writing into database (XAMPP). The problem is that the process "mysqld.exe" starts to use lots of pc res…

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## [Layout is broken when the layout editor is opened](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/layout-is-broken-when-the-layout-editor-is-opened/59964)

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**Author:** [@Yamada](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Yamada)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 08:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/layout-is-broken-when-the-layout-editor-is-opened/59964 "2022-03-29T08:28:54Z")

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\*This text is translated by a translator. See Steps Use the Layout Editor to adjust the dashboard layout. 2.Deploy the system. View the dashboard and confirm that it is in the same state as the layout set in step …

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## [Global/Persistant/Variable required for Timer Counter "Pi"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/global-persistant-variable-required-for-timer-counter-pi/60473)

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**Author:** [@bxdobs](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bxdobs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 08:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/global-persistant-variable-required-for-timer-counter-pi/60473 "2022-03-29T08:03:05Z")

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Trying to do something I thought would be real simple ... basically looking to have a Counter that resides on a PI Raspbian (unix) that could be Cleared, Set, Run and monitored from a node-red client ... this timer is re…

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## [Recommend an SFTP node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-an-sftp-node/60100)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 06:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-an-sftp-node/60100 "2022-03-29T06:56:16Z")

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I have a need to upload a file to my website from Node-RED so thought SFTP would be the way to do it. I notice there's a few STFP nodes - anyone doing this and would recommend one of them?

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## [Is it possible to use the \`mdi\` icons in a \`text\` node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-use-the-mdi-icons-in-a-text-node/60387)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 03:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-use-the-mdi-icons-in-a-text-node/60387 "2022-03-29T03:29:45Z")

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(Sorry folks, but I am stuck.) NR 2.2.0 Dashboard: 3.1.6 I have kind of been down this path before, but things have thrown a curve ball at me and I am wanting to know if it is possible. This is what I have now in a f…

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## [\[Announce\] node-red-contrib-ui-level NEW FEATURE](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-level-new-feature/9793)

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**Author:** [@hotNipi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hotNipi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 01:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-level-new-feature/9793 "2022-03-29T01:03:20Z")

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No new features for version 0.0.22 but improved: Color for texts is now properly inherited from dashboard CSS. Respects customizing: Works also for overrides with ui\_template node: \<style\> body.nr-dashboard-theme …

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## [\[Announce\] node-red-contrib-ui-state-trail \[Features\]](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-state-trail-features/20539)

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**Author:** [@hotNipi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hotNipi)\
**Replies:** 74\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2022 00:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-ui-state-trail-features/20539 "2022-03-29T00:26:49Z")

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v0.1.4 You can now use this node to show historical data. (added support to states with timestamps) You can clear the data by sendng an empty array. Option to show custom label (string) while not enough data for widge…

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## [Contrib-web-worldmap - offline help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-web-worldmap-offline-help/60451)

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**Author:** [@ozpos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ozpos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2022 22:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-web-worldmap-offline-help/60451 "2022-03-28T22:23:29Z")

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Hi, first a big thank you to all that have contributed to this fantastic node. I have built a tracker for our over adventurous rescue lurcher to give us some piece of mind when walking in remote areas in the UK where th…

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## [Node-red error message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-error-message/60467)

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**Author:** [@Bercolly](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bercolly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2022 21:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-error-message/60467 "2022-03-28T21:40:37Z")

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Hi, I am trying to return to homeassistant a date, here is the nodered flow : \[ { "id": "625950af552cf8f3", "type": "tab", "label": "Flow 3", "disabled": false, "info": "", …

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## [clear single line in multi-line chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/clear-single-line-in-multi-line-chart/60028)

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**Author:** [@Daniel1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Daniel1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2022 21:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/clear-single-line-in-multi-line-chart/60028 "2022-03-28T21:07:23Z")

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Hello, I am using a chart with two lines: SolarProduction and SolarForecast. SolarProduction is written during the day, one point per 15 minutes. SolarForecast is written for the whole day, but should be cleared and r…

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