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## [Parsing text sent from Telegram](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/parsing-text-sent-from-telegram/59230)

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**Author:** [@CerealPort](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CerealPort)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 11:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/parsing-text-sent-from-telegram/59230 "2022-03-02T11:57:02Z")

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Hi all, I've been using Node-Red for a few months for a school project, and it's great. I'm trying to do something that is probably simple, but I don't even know what terms to search for. I want to write simple text me…

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## [Buffer-parser parsing 32bitBE fails](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buffer-parser-parsing-32bitbe-fails/59135)

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**Author:** [@jsail](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jsail)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 11:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/buffer-parser-parsing-32bitbe-fails/59135 "2022-03-02T11:01:28Z")

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I have trouble to parse 32bit Value using buffer-parser node This is the Input: \[ff,ff,ef,a0\] SyntaxError: Unexpected token f in JSON at position 2 My expected Value is: -4192 Thanks for help Joseph

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## [How to hide categories or nodes in palette?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-hide-categories-or-nodes-in-palette/59207)

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**Author:** [@EzrealK](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EzrealK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 10:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-hide-categories-or-nodes-in-palette/59207 "2022-03-02T10:58:33Z")

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How to hide categories or nodes in palette, for example hide common and network categories ?

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## [Something weird is happening with \`msg.delay\` and \`trigger\` node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/something-weird-is-happening-with-msg-delay-and-trigger-node/59220)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 10:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/something-weird-is-happening-with-msg-delay-and-trigger-node/59220 "2022-03-02T10:56:22Z")

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I have an inject node spitting out messages every 40 seconds. I originally added a msg.delay to it, but a node into which the message went didn't pass on that, so I had to stick a change node after that to set msg.delay.…

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## [Trouble with GrovePi and NodeRed - driving me crazy please help!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-with-grovepi-and-nodered-driving-me-crazy-please-help/59198)

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**Author:** [@FlyingDutchman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FlyingDutchman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 10:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-with-grovepi-and-nodered-driving-me-crazy-please-help/59198 "2022-03-02T10:46:35Z")

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Hello all. I am running Raspbian for Robots on a raspberry pi model 2. After hours of trying I somehow was able to install "node-red-contrib-grovepi". However now that I have installed it I can not find any nodes anywher…

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## [Dynamically retrieve global values based on msg keys](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-retrieve-global-values-based-on-msg-keys/59222)

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**Author:** [@icepod](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/icepod)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 10:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-retrieve-global-values-based-on-msg-keys/59222 "2022-03-02T10:41:59Z")

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Hi all... Node-Red is supposed to be all about doing the 'programing' visually, but I'm stuck on some function coding. I'm used to processing data with Excel, so this is the the mind-set/tool-set I'm coming from. I als…

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## [Door contact to turn light on off via IR so need an on off](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/door-contact-to-turn-light-on-off-via-ir-so-need-an-on-off/59137)

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**Author:** [@keithcrooks1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/keithcrooks1)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/door-contact-to-turn-light-on-off-via-ir-so-need-an-on-off/59137 "2022-03-02T10:15:35Z")

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Hi guys, I have a D1 mini with an IR shield, I have a door to the room my hotub is in. currently when you open the door (then Close the door) this toggles a light to come on and when we come out the Door Opens and Closes…

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## [Overwrote settings.js now repository function is missing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/overwrote-settings-js-now-repository-function-is-missing/59219)

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**Author:** [@nico25](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nico25)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 09:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/overwrote-settings-js-now-repository-function-is-missing/59219 "2022-03-02T09:29:32Z")

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I did the classis rookie error of overwriting a file without backing it up first. I set up a new installation of nodered v2.2, but overwrote the settings.js with an older version( I think it was 2.1.3), now the reposito…

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## [How do I configure call service node in NR to do this HA service call?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-configure-call-service-node-in-nr-to-do-this-ha-service-call/59211)

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**Author:** [@danielbrunt57](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/danielbrunt57)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 06:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-configure-call-service-node-in-nr-to-do-this-ha-service-call/59211 "2022-03-02T06:03:33Z")

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service: zwave\_js.set\_config\_parameter data: parameter: Default ON Value value: '{{ states("input\_number.kitchen\_blind\_1")|int }}' target: entity\_id: cover.kitchen\_blind\_1 This is not working... \[{"id":"56f4aaada…

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## [OMRONFINS-OMRON CS1G-TypeError: self.socket.connect is not a function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omronfins-omron-cs1g-typeerror-self-socket-connect-is-not-a-function/57126)

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**Author:** [@dinesh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dinesh)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 04:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omronfins-omron-cs1g-typeerror-self-socket-connect-is-not-a-function/57126 "2022-03-02T04:44:35Z")

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Hi, I'm using omronfins node to connect to my omron plc(CS1G) via CJ1W-EIP21. I am trying to read some data from the plc. I am using the 'read' example provided. When I inject, the node shows not connected. The debug …

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## [Variable is truncated after 1000 size](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variable-is-truncated-after-1000-size/59200)

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**Author:** [@calixtoemilio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/calixtoemilio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 March 2022 00:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variable-is-truncated-after-1000-size/59200 "2022-03-02T00:09:22Z")

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simple loop var sql\_query = "DELETE from spot.clients WHERE clients\_id IN ("; for (i=0;i\<to\_delete.length;i++){ if (i \> 0) sql\_query += ","; sql\_query += to\_delete\[i\]; } sql\_query += ")"; msg.payload = sql\_query; …

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## [Get Error For Editing Array In Some Condition](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-error-for-editing-array-in-some-condition/59173)

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**Author:** [@mrizkywiguna](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrizkywiguna)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 23:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-error-for-editing-array-in-some-condition/59173 "2022-03-01T23:24:15Z")

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Hi All, I'm trying to create a function to concatenate array data with various conditions. But the result is not what I expected. I've tried issuing node.warn on the variable that outputs several conditions, but there i…

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## [Input numeric data from Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/input-numeric-data-from-dashboard/20273)

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**Author:** [@jusembo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jusembo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 23:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/input-numeric-data-from-dashboard/20273 "2022-03-01T23:06:38Z")

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Hello, can we use numeric Dashboard node in order to change settings into a node, for example change the delay of a delay node. Or is there any other way to do it without opening the node? Thanks

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## [Waiting for localhost](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/waiting-for-localhost/1704)

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**Author:** [@jfehl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jfehl)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 22:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/waiting-for-localhost/1704 "2022-03-01T22:53:56Z")

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Hello, I am brand new to Node-Red and am having an issue getting Node Red to run on a Windows 10 machine. It was working fine for a day or so, but then as I was editing a flow, it stopped responding all together. I ha…

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## [Increase font size of Node Red table (Tabulator)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/increase-font-size-of-node-red-table-tabulator/59146)

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**Author:** [@tcr000](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tcr000)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 21:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/increase-font-size-of-node-red-table-tabulator/59146 "2022-03-01T21:59:44Z")

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I would like to increase the font size in node-red-node-ui-table or node-red-contrib-ui-etable, both of which are based on Tabulator. I tried using the Template node, increasing the font size of the group that contains t…

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## [Getting an error message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-an-error-message/59193)

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**Author:** [@patofoto](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/patofoto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 21:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-an-error-message/59193 "2022-03-01T21:54:27Z")

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I am getting this error message: Welcome to Node-RED =================== 1 Mar 15:47:44 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v2.2.2 1 Mar 15:47:44 - \[info\] Node.js version: v17.6.0 1 Mar 15:47:44 - \[info\] Darwin 21.3.0 arm64 LE …

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## [Ace / Monaco: Custom syntax highlighter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ace-monaco-custom-syntax-highlighter/59070)

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**Author:** [@ralphwetzel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ralphwetzel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 21:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ace-monaco-custom-syntax-highlighter/59070 "2022-03-01T21:31:13Z")

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I'm looking for a way to add a custom syntax highlighter to the Ace/Monaco editor. @knolleary stated a long time ago: Is there meanwhile an API or a hack to achieve this?

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## [Supported Node-RED Version in package.json](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/supported-node-red-version-in-package-json/59097)

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**Author:** [@JsBergbau](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JsBergbau)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 20:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/supported-node-red-version-in-package-json/59097 "2022-03-01T20:42:48Z")

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Hallo, I've uploaded here a Node node-red-contrib-sds011-dust-sensor (node) - Node-RED and scorecard complains about missing Node-RED version. package.json is { "name": "node-red-contrib-sds011-dust-sensor", "vers…

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## [Configuring ethernet ip settings using dashboard ui](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/configuring-ethernet-ip-settings-using-dashboard-ui/58264)

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**Author:** [@PAT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PAT)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 19:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/configuring-ethernet-ip-settings-using-dashboard-ui/58264 "2022-03-01T19:45:17Z")

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Hi all I am desperately looking for a way to set my ethernet settings using the standard node red dashboard ui. If i log into dashboard ui i would love to be able to set ethernet static ip addresses and gateways . I …

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## [Lightweight-charts with Node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lightweight-charts-with-node-red/59184)

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**Author:** [@makerstorage](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/makerstorage)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 18:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lightweight-charts-with-node-red/59184 "2022-03-01T18:47:59Z")

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Hi, I want to use GitHub - tradingview/lightweight-charts: Financial lightweight charts built with HTML5 canvas with node-red it is javascript lib for displaying charts. What is the best way to visualize data with thi…

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## [Template UI for Philips HUE](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-ui-for-philips-hue/59177)

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**Author:** [@peterpreininger](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/peterpreininger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 18:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/template-ui-for-philips-hue/59177 "2022-03-01T18:14:01Z")

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Hi, I am trying to create my own template node to ease my setup and to just create one dashboard node for setting brightness, color, on/off,... I'm slowly getting into the html stuff, but I'm still no wiz. I managed to…

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## [Display a Foto in the Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-a-foto-in-the-dashboard/59120)

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**Author:** [@maxmueller50](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maxmueller50)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 17:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-a-foto-in-the-dashboard/59120 "2022-03-01T17:09:34Z")

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Hi, my new project "Door Bell", it is a ESP32-Cam, this device take a Picture (.jpg ca. 100 bytes) when the Ring-Button is pressed and send it to a Raspi with NR over MQTT, with the command: client.publish("do…

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## [Industrial Dashboards](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/industrial-dashboards/59175)

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**Author:** [@OmarMandour](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OmarMandour)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 16:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/industrial-dashboards/59175 "2022-03-01T16:57:28Z")

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I am a mechanical engineer and I am absolutely new to Node Red and dashboards and I would like to know how to start and what programming languages do I need to learn to design a functional industrial dashboards. Sorry if…

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## [Dubug node output - "system console" output, where?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dubug-node-output-system-console-output-where/59072)

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**Author:** [@Anto79-ops](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Anto79-ops)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 16:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dubug-node-output-system-console-output-where/59072 "2022-03-01T16:45:06Z")

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Hi, When using the debug node, there are a few options to where the output goes to, i.e debug windows, system console, and node status Where exactly does the output go when "system console" is also checked? I'm runn…

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## [NodeRed Stops Flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-stops-flow/59155)

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**Author:** [@add30417](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/add30417)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 14:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-stops-flow/59155 "2022-03-01T14:24:47Z")

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Dear All, I installed two times nodeRed (using dockers). On installation was on a test PI 3 and the other on productive PI 4. Both are same image with Bullseye. On my test PI 3, everything went fine and is running sinc…

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## [Inserting dynamic string with astrophes to SQL Server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inserting-dynamic-string-with-astrophes-to-sql-server/59163)

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**Author:** [@milner236](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/milner236)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 14:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inserting-dynamic-string-with-astrophes-to-sql-server/59163 "2022-03-01T14:05:46Z")

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Hello everyone, and thanks for reading and helping in advance. I have a flow that watches for excel files and inserts the data dynamically to an sql server database. My problem begins when some of the strings in the ex…

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## [Localised number or currency](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/localised-number-or-currency/59169)

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**Author:** [@stryker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stryker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 11:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/localised-number-or-currency/59169 "2022-03-01T11:09:59Z")

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Hello, I am a new user from France, I am using Node-RED on Raspberry, Windows 10 and my Qnap NAS. I'll like to localise number or currency in my flows. On Windows 10 I have replaced the i18n.js by angular-locale\_fr-fr.…

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## [Project - Versioning at Tab / Subflow level](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/project-versioning-at-tab-subflow-level/59165)

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**Author:** [@SandeepA](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SandeepA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 10:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/project-versioning-at-tab-subflow-level/59165 "2022-03-01T10:11:14Z")

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Hi , The project feature allows the option to add a version. Is it possible that as part of the comments - a user can also know automatically which tabls/subflows changed since last commit ? and that list gets added to…

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## [Fronius Inverter Primo Gen24 read/write modbus](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fronius-inverter-primo-gen24-read-write-modbus/58034)

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**Author:** [@denpowel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/denpowel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 09:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fronius-inverter-primo-gen24-read-write-modbus/58034 "2022-03-01T09:38:41Z")

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Hi Guys, I recently installed some solar panels and battery at home and i want to read all the info from the inverter locally. I have an Fronius Primo Gen24. I know solar web does a nice job already, but i want to add …

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## [Monitor dry door contacts in Raspberry pi/Node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monitor-dry-door-contacts-in-raspberry-pi-node-red/58983)

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**Author:** [@kvramji](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kvramji)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [1 March 2022 05:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monitor-dry-door-contacts-in-raspberry-pi-node-red/58983 "2022-03-01T05:18:00Z")

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I have been working on getting dry contacts into the pi and getting the status be displayed on Node red. But for some reason, i am not seeing the GPIO state stay high when the contact is closed. I have injected a 3.3V fr…

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