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## [How to download the modbus?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-download-the-modbus/58510)

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**Author:** [@UnknownForever](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/UnknownForever)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 February 2022 07:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-download-the-modbus/58510 "2022-02-17T07:42:31Z")

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Hi guys, Could anyone tell me how to download the modbus in node red. I try to download using the manage palette but its shows error and I also try download using cmd. Its also failed. So could anyone tell me how to dow…

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## [Worldmap Input Arguments node-red-contrib-web-worldmap 2.27.1](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-input-arguments-node-red-contrib-web-worldmap-2-27-1/58437)

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**Author:** [@HollaDieWaldfee](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HollaDieWaldfee)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [17 February 2022 07:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-input-arguments-node-red-contrib-web-worldmap-2-27-1/58437 "2022-02-17T07:41:29Z")

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Hi! I have a question. I currently am logging my GPS data to a .txt file in this format: {"name":"8XEhx", "lat":40505, "lon":16, "time":"16:33:45"} {"name":"6YgrX", "lat":40505, "lon":11296, "time":"16:33:45"} {"name…

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## [Questionmark in red diamond](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/questionmark-in-red-diamond/58394)

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**Author:** [@grawsom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grawsom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 February 2022 07:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/questionmark-in-red-diamond/58394 "2022-02-17T07:29:46Z")

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This one I can't find a solution for, so if someone could send me in the right direction. I have this "test" flow, that send a message as buffer, that one gives me red diamond with question mark. If I receive as sting …

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## [Convert the time input to local time zone in node red through moment function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-the-time-input-to-local-time-zone-in-node-red-through-moment-function/58206)

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**Author:** [@Isuru](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Isuru)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [17 February 2022 07:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-the-time-input-to-local-time-zone-in-node-red-through-moment-function/58206 "2022-02-17T07:06:27Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to get the time from date picker and time input nodes and then map that timestamp to my database and retrieve a maximum value. Here I have used a format published in this forum before. I'm getting the ti…

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## [Not understanding how/when Dashboard UI updated](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/not-understanding-how-when-dashboard-ui-updated/57722)

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**Author:** [@solarslurpie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/solarslurpie)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 22:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/not-understanding-how-when-dashboard-ui-updated/57722 "2022-02-16T22:22:58Z")

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When the Dashboard UI is opened in the browser, this flow is not updated: I "assumed" it would get updated by starting with an injection node with the "inject once after .1 seconds" checked. This is not the case. S…

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## [Read a csv file from a specific line](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-a-csv-file-from-a-specific-line/58489)

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**Author:** [@AlfEng](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AlfEng)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 22:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-a-csv-file-from-a-specific-line/58489 "2022-02-16T22:01:05Z")

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I have in a txt file stored the line number that I previously read from a csv file. Since this csv file can be updated by adding 1 or more lines, how can I read this csv starting from the following line from the last li…

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## [UI nodes missing after updating node-red on windows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-nodes-missing-after-updating-node-red-on-windows/58485)

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**Author:** [@that-jim](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/that-jim)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 21:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-nodes-missing-after-updating-node-red-on-windows/58485 "2022-02-16T21:12:55Z")

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I get the following warning when I start node-red on my windows machine, and my ui nodes are missing. 16 Feb 11:30:42 - \[warn\] Your flow credentials file is encrypted using a system-generated key. If the system-gener…

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## [SQLite SELECT from node-red function return nothing but in DB browser works fine](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-select-from-node-red-function-return-nothing-but-in-db-browser-works-fine/58486)

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**Author:** [@dm2jokes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dm2jokes)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 20:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-select-from-node-red-function-return-nothing-but-in-db-browser-works-fine/58486 "2022-02-16T20:56:32Z")

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Well Hi first! I'm a new with SQLite database, so problem is that SELECT statement in DB browser works just fine but in function node nothing is return. DB Browser Flow \[ { "id": "2c85767fe0fb433d", …

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## [Modbus TCP float to value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-tcp-float-to-value/58393)

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**Author:** [@Milanovic](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Milanovic)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 20:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-tcp-float-to-value/58393 "2022-02-16T20:10:03Z")

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How can I change the float value that I receive from the Modbus TCP to the correct value? I tried it with this nodes but that didn't work

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## [Package.json not updated when additional nodes are upgraded](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/package-json-not-updated-when-additional-nodes-are-upgraded/58368)

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**Author:** [@essereumano](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/essereumano)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 19:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/package-json-not-updated-when-additional-nodes-are-upgraded/58368 "2022-02-16T19:12:31Z")

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Hi, using projects I noticed that if I update the nodes from the palette manager the new version is not reported on the package.json and consequently not even on the dependencies tab in project settings. is it a desired …

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## [How to process multiple data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-process-multiple-data/58367)

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**Author:** [@alda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alda)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 18:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-process-multiple-data/58367 "2022-02-16T18:41:10Z")

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Hi, Via TCP communication I'm receiving buffer of HEX data about real temperature of 16 devices. To show value I must recalculate via function. Is it necessary have a special function for each one or is possible have …

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## [Read settings.js within custom node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-settings-js-within-custom-node/58401)

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**Author:** [@LGaam](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LGaam)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 17:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-settings-js-within-custom-node/58401 "2022-02-16T17:28:04Z")

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Hello, We would like to backup the flows.json through mqtt to the broker. The task itself is working perfect. For different platforms we would like to read the settings.js to find the correct path to the flows.json. I…

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## [Needing help with splitting a message into parts and having those](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/needing-help-with-splitting-a-message-into-parts-and-having-those/58434)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 16:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/needing-help-with-splitting-a-message-into-parts-and-having-those/58434 "2022-02-16T16:21:32Z")

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For instance the msg.payload is this: DayEnd,33,128,99 I want to derive 4 variables: time, r, g and b to use in the same node to do things.

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## [Failed at step GROUP spawning /usr/bin/env: No such process](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-at-step-group-spawning-usr-bin-env-no-such-process/58306)

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**Author:** [@quemf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/quemf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 16:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-at-step-group-spawning-usr-bin-env-no-such-process/58306 "2022-02-16T16:16:58Z")

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Hi, I've been using node-red for a while now, and today I realized that I can't execute it from my laptop, and I can't find the reason. I tried to uninstall it with these recommendations: I installed it again with th…

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## [Context value, bit to word. Bit is refreshed with value 0 but word keep with 1 value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-value-bit-to-word-bit-is-refreshed-with-value-0-but-word-keep-with-1-value/58315)

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**Author:** [@pautorras](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pautorras)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 February 2022 21:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-value-bit-to-word-bit-is-refreshed-with-value-0-but-word-keep-with-1-value/58315 "2022-02-15T21:39:08Z")

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Hi folks, I've serched for something similar to my issue, but I have'nt found. A dashboard button send value 1 if is pressed. After 5 seconds (delay), this bit is set to 0 again. With function setbit, bit 0 of a word …

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## [Switch to Filter Messages followed by Join](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-to-filter-messages-followed-by-join/58465)

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**Author:** [@lorccan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lorccan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 14:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-to-filter-messages-followed-by-join/58465 "2022-02-16T14:46:31Z")

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Two nodes "A" and "B" emit payload.MotionDetected with a value of either 1 or 0 and a Function node adds a timestamp, payload.Time, with Date.now() and a Change node applies a Topic (to differentiate A from B). A Switch…

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## [Variable in HTTP URL](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variable-in-http-url/58468)

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**Author:** [@Olivia](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Olivia)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 14:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/variable-in-http-url/58468 "2022-02-16T14:34:32Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to change my URL from the HTTP node with some variables. The range depends on the last two numbers in the URL. I would like to get those values from the date node. can someone help me pleas…

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## [Icons local path](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/icons-local-path/58466)

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**Author:** [@goony](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/goony)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 13:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/icons-local-path/58466 "2022-02-16T13:40:18Z")

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I'm pretty sure, I read somewhere how to set the icon in e.g. button to an local URL path relative to "httpStatic" in settings.js And I think I was able to do so without using "http://.......", without using the full UR…

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## [Calling JSON file using ajax](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calling-json-file-using-ajax/57980)

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**Author:** [@hussain044](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hussain044)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 09:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calling-json-file-using-ajax/57980 "2022-02-16T09:08:02Z")

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Hello Node-RED community Normally when we call a JSON file while doing web development, it exist in the same folder and we use get method to access it. So, when i want to call it via node red html, how can i call it? A…

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## [Double question: Installation of NodeRED in MultiInstance and also "to go" on Win10 / Problem stuck loading plugins](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/double-question-installation-of-nodered-in-multiinstance-and-also-to-go-on-win10-problem-stuck-loading-plugins/58459)

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**Author:** [@lostbits](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lostbits)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 12:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/double-question-installation-of-nodered-in-multiinstance-and-also-to-go-on-win10-problem-stuck-loading-plugins/58459 "2022-02-16T12:47:45Z")

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Hi there, i have some bigger questions, which in fact at the moment I can't find a solution. To describe the situation: I am behind a corp proxy and therefore I'm getting trouble with SSL Certs all the time I need to…

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## [Dashboard template - dynamic sizing?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-template-dynamic-sizing/16704)

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**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 12:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-template-dynamic-sizing/16704 "2022-02-16T12:31:19Z")

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Is there any way, however fudgey, to resize a dashboard block dynamically to accommodate the contents of a template node? For example, just the height would need changing.

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## [Node-red-contrib-sun-position, blind control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-sun-position-blind-control/58376)

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**Author:** [@DaddelLinux](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DaddelLinux)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 12:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-sun-position-blind-control/58376 "2022-02-16T12:08:45Z")

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Hi there, I'm trying to automate my shutter control with 'node-red-contrib-sun-position'. The following problem has arisen: before the roller shutters open completely, the slats should first open (20%). This only makes …

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## [\[DUPLICATE THREAD\] Call monitoring using node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/duplicate-thread-call-monitoring-using-node-red/58446)

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**Author:** [@Umar\_Amjad](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Umar_Amjad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 12:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/duplicate-thread-call-monitoring-using-node-red/58446 "2022-02-16T12:03:56Z")

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Hi, I want to build a node red flow for call monitoring on my kamailio server using UI widgets. Can any when help?

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## [How can we monitor calls on kamailio server using node-red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-we-monitor-calls-on-kamailio-server-using-node-red/58445)

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**Author:** [@Umar\_Amjad](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Umar_Amjad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 12:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-we-monitor-calls-on-kamailio-server-using-node-red/58445 "2022-02-16T12:02:59Z")

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Hi, i need help regarding how can we create a node red dashboard to monitor number of calls landed on a kamailio server. what nodes can be used for user interface such as graphs and ui\_guage? Kindly anyone help me out w…

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## [Responding to a node's 'send' event](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/responding-to-a-nodes-send-event/58421)

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**Author:** [@EJSRobinson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EJSRobinson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 11:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/responding-to-a-nodes-send-event/58421 "2022-02-16T11:49:31Z")

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Hi all, I am currently using a common library in which I keep common functionality for a large set of node types. I obviously do this to avoid repeated code and to promote code maintainability. As it stands, all my nod…

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## [Calculator: multiple variable coding question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calculator-multiple-variable-coding-question/58422)

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**Author:** [@WBr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/WBr)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 10:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calculator-multiple-variable-coding-question/58422 "2022-02-16T10:58:02Z")

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Could someone help me to explain how one could write a (function node) code with multiple variables that are entered from a text field in the UI? I would like to make a dilution calculator for my student (I am a chemist…

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## [Sharing node-red dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sharing-node-red-dashboard/58441)

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**Author:** [@Milanovic](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Milanovic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 09:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sharing-node-red-dashboard/58441 "2022-02-16T09:33:08Z")

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I made a visualisation with node-red dashboard, but now I want to share it with a mate so he also can see the dashboard. Is this possible? We are on the same network

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## [Unassigned ui\_groups, cannot get rid of](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unassigned-ui-groups-cannot-get-rid-of/58266)

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**Author:** [@henkkas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/henkkas)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 09:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unassigned-ui-groups-cannot-get-rid-of/58266 "2022-02-16T09:58:24Z")

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I know this subject has been discussed several times, but I cannot find a solution for me in the answers that are given. Every time I deploy I get more and more unassigned ui\_groups. I have NPM 7.7.6 and dashboard 3.…

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## [Execute command](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/execute-command/5122)

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**Author:** [@baudetd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/baudetd)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 08:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/execute-command/5122 "2022-02-16T08:03:06Z")

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Hello how to execute a command without using the exec node but in a function ? and recover the value thanks

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## [Float (High/Low word) to a decimal value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/float-high-low-word-to-a-decimal-value/58439)

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**Author:** [@Milanovic](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Milanovic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2022 08:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/float-high-low-word-to-a-decimal-value/58439 "2022-02-16T08:00:24Z")

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Hi, I read some Modbus registers but I receive a High and Low word. My question is how I can change this to a decimal value.

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