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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [25 January 2022 02:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bad-colours-on-in-browser/57176 "2022-01-25T02:16:54Z")
Quick back story: I use FireFox. Run Ubuntu 20.04 A long time ago when entering my password a colour requester popped up (unexpectedly) and I have had this little problem since - I think. Sometimes when reading thing… --- ## [All RPi GPIO pins showing N/A](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/all-rpi-gpio-pins-showing-n-a/57144)
**Author:** [@daxliniere](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/daxliniere)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [25 January 2022 00:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/all-rpi-gpio-pins-showing-n-a/57144 "2022-01-25T00:01:28Z")
Hey gang, After a mass update of nodes, my GPIO pins are now showing N/A: 0 and are non-operational. I tried to roll back to 1.2.3 with npm install node-red-node-pi-gpio@1.2.3 but I see rollback option failed: npm WAR… --- ## [Proper way to update custom UI node height after changed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/proper-way-to-update-custom-ui-node-height-after-changed/57175)
**Author:** [@rons](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rons)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 23:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/proper-way-to-update-custom-ui-node-height-after-changed/57175 "2022-01-24T23:16:37Z")
I have a custom UI node which implements external charting software. Unfortunately, when height is set to auto (which is our preference), it initially renders with a small height until it receives data to plot. To make … --- ## [Error trying to add new node to flows library: "no stable"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-trying-to-add-new-node-to-flows-library-no-stable/57163)
**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 22:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-trying-to-add-new-node-to-flows-library-no-stable/57163 "2022-01-24T22:28:43Z")
Hi, can someone please explain how to get past this error? I've published the first release of @totallyinformation/node-red-contrib-drayton-wiser - npm (npmjs.com) to npm successfully but I can't add it to flows. --- ## [\[New Node\] node-red-contrib-drayton-wiser - for monitoring and controlling Wiser heating](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-node-node-red-contrib-drayton-wiser-for-monitoring-and-controlling-wiser-heating/57177)
**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 22:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-node-node-red-contrib-drayton-wiser-for-monitoring-and-controlling-wiser-heating/57177 "2022-01-24T22:26:26Z")
Yes, I finally got round to actually publishing a node for this after my previous node.js module being around for ages on GitHub. node-red-contrib-drayton-wiser (node) - Node-RED (nodered.org) The new node uses the lat… --- ## [Div.ui-svg still contains the fill:inherit !important tag](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/div-ui-svg-still-contains-the-fill-inherit-important-tag/57165)
**Author:** [@letshin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/letshin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 21:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/div-ui-svg-still-contains-the-fill-inherit-important-tag/57165 "2022-01-24T21:09:55Z")
I updated to the 3.1 of the ui-svg version and have checked svg\_graphics.html and svg\_graphics.js in ~/.node-red/node\_modules/node-red-contrib-ui-svg, and the code doesn't contain the !important tag div.ui-svg path { … --- ## [New To Node Red - Trying to educate myself](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-to-node-red-trying-to-educate-myself/57104)
**Author:** [@SMB1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SMB1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 20:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-to-node-red-trying-to-educate-myself/57104 "2022-01-24T20:57:22Z")
Hello to the group. This is my first post. Apologies if this has been raised in the past. I am attempting to develop a flow to download temperature/humidity data. I plan to access this device remotely (but that is my ne… --- ## [Change node w/ regex oddity](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-node-w-regex-oddity/57168)
**Author:** [@hobbes1069](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hobbes1069)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 20:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-node-w-regex-oddity/57168 "2022-01-24T20:24:49Z")
I'm prototyping using Node Red to publish device statistics (OS, Memory, CPU, etc) into a MQTT broker to later use the info for a dashboard. I had it working fine but now I'm trying to generalize it as much as possible t… --- ## [Unable to install modules on Docker](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-modules-on-docker/57137)
**Author:** [@ostiniatoze](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ostiniatoze)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 19:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-modules-on-docker/57137 "2022-01-24T19:23:36Z")
Hello, I recently tried to update some nodes via the manage palette menu, that failed and since I've been unable to install any new nodes, and some of the ones I attempted to update have disappeared. I'm running node-re… --- ## [Change Node Regex](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-node-regex/56671)
**Author:** [@hobbes1069](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hobbes1069)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 19:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-node-regex/56671 "2022-01-24T19:05:28Z")
So I read through a few posts but none of them seemed to be exactly what I was looking for. I know I could do this with a function node but was trying to keep things as "no-code" as possible. I have a string OKUMA.ASSET… --- ## [FR: Debug node colourise Node status](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fr-debug-node-colourise-node-status/57162)
**Author:** [@daxliniere](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/daxliniere)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 18:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fr-debug-node-colourise-node-status/57162 "2022-01-24T18:23:26Z")
Hey guys, Just discovered the Node status feature of the debug node. Awesome little feature. It would be great if, when the input was a boolean, the little circle was colourised as is often done with other nodes: T… --- ## [Show status of switch node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-status-of-switch-node/57158)
**Author:** [@MKaiser96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MKaiser96)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 17:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/show-status-of-switch-node/57158 "2022-01-24T17:42:18Z")
It would be nice if the standard switch node shows the payload of the property. The switch node from node-red-contrib-ccu : ccu-switch shows the payload and the output number from the switch node. Here is an example of i… --- ## [Logging all activity](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logging-all-activity/57131)
**Author:** [@Timmiej93](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Timmiej93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 13:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logging-all-activity/57131 "2022-01-24T13:33:27Z")
I'm looking to get a log of all activity in NR, similar to how Home Assistant logs automations. I would like to be able to have the input and result of every node visible in a file in a logical way. I've seen many of th… --- ## [Aqara Zigbee Button Button Press](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/aqara-zigbee-button-button-press/57098)
**Author:** [@rnormore](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rnormore)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 15:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/aqara-zigbee-button-button-press/57098 "2022-01-24T15:41:40Z")
Hi I have a Aqara Zigbee Button setup in home assistant. I would like to use it to turn off a lamp that is connected to a Zigbee plug. The only problem i am running into is when I press the button the lamp will quickly … --- ## [Problems with creating CSV or excel](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-creating-csv-or-excel/57041)
**Author:** [@BG6WCL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BG6WCL)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 15:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-creating-csv-or-excel/57041 "2022-01-24T15:12:22Z")
Nice to be in this community！ I can't append after using excelsheets to create excel, I can only cover; If multiple sheets cannot be created using CSV; I need to put the data of 2 devices into a file, each device corr… --- ## [Running Multiple Instances of Node-red using NSSM](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/running-multiple-instances-of-node-red-using-nssm/57127)
**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 15:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/running-multiple-instances-of-node-red-using-nssm/57127 "2022-01-24T15:04:29Z")
Continuing the discussion from Node red multiple instances: I ran through this entire thread, but unable to start second service for Node-Red One is running successfully, other doesn't start. the message says ' the se… --- ## [Accessing node-RED using local IP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-node-red-using-local-ip/57105)
**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 11:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-node-red-using-local-ip/57105 "2022-01-24T11:38:09Z")
Is this expected behaviour? Running script installed node-RED on a Raspberry Pi, and serving a public page via HTTPS using LetsEncrypt certificates. When I'm generally working in node-RED, I access NR by https://mydoma… --- ## [Proper use of msg.template / controlling the execution of template node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/proper-use-of-msg-template-controlling-the-execution-of-template-node/57007)
**Author:** [@nico25](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nico25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 08:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/proper-use-of-msg-template-controlling-the-execution-of-template-node/57007 "2022-01-24T08:06:34Z")
After the user is logged-in im my dashboard I want a template to be executed, which changes the color of a tab in the sidebar. My problem: I´ve been trying to achieve this behaviour by sending the style properties in msg… --- ## [Node red flows not showing on browser](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flows-not-showing-on-browser/57039)
**Author:** [@TROJAN053](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TROJAN053)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 05:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flows-not-showing-on-browser/57039 "2022-01-24T05:02:07Z")
HI, I have a version of node red 12.18 running on windows. Node red in command prompt running well and data is being sent to MQTT and other nodes perfectly. But when i try to open the node-red in browser, flows were not… --- ## [Open new Terminal window in NodeRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/open-new-terminal-window-in-nodered/56899)
**Author:** [@namph-sgn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/namph-sgn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2022 03:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/open-new-terminal-window-in-nodered/56899 "2022-01-24T03:33:52Z")
I'm continuing the topic in this post: Node Red open New terminal I'm currently using Ubuntu 20.04 I want to open a terminal and run commands when nodered startup. My flows: My script: DISPLAY=:0 gnome-terminal -… --- ## [Node Red Crashes on Dropdown Menu Selection?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-on-dropdown-menu-selection/56898)
**Author:** [@d0ublei](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/d0ublei)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2022 22:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-on-dropdown-menu-selection/56898 "2022-01-23T22:05:13Z")
Hi all. Got a stumper here. I have been running my flows on a server for some time and using node red as a data collection tool. This is running on an older version of Node-Red, but i figured everything would come over o… --- ## [Uibuilder error 404 (not found)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-error-404-not-found/56919)
**Author:** [@nerevar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nerevar)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2022 21:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-error-404-not-found/56919 "2022-01-23T21:22:55Z")
I've been having this problem recently. Usually I have a backup folder with another uibuilder instance so I can copy paste the code back, and sometimes it starts to work again by resetting the node-red, but most of the … --- ## [Is there a way to paste a variable in "edit view" of a node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-paste-a-variable-in-edit-view-of-a-node/57073)
**Author:** [@kenwebart](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kenwebart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2022 21:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-paste-a-variable-in-edit-view-of-a-node/57073 "2022-01-23T21:11:30Z")
What I'm trying to accomplish: I get the string of the UUID only after a function. Is it possible to store a value in a variable and output it in the "edit view" of another node see screenshot? What has worked so fa… --- ## [Node-red Keeps rebooting itself](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-keeps-rebooting-itself/56590)
**Author:** [@myozone](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/myozone)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2022 17:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-keeps-rebooting-itself/56590 "2022-01-23T17:24:54Z")
I've just discover my node-red keeps rebooting it self. Obviously it's to do with the LG node but how do I deactivate / delete it the node without the gui ? - /usr/lib/node\_modules/node-red/red.js 13 Jan 13:25:02 - \[w… --- ## [How to switch displays with Node RED on Windows 10?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-switch-displays-with-node-red-on-windows-10/57097)
**Author:** [@Cluster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cluster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2022 16:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-switch-displays-with-node-red-on-windows-10/57097 "2022-01-23T16:36:01Z")
Hi guys! I'm trying to automate some things from my HA dashboard. This time I want to start the TV, switch the input to HDMIx, start the PC and switch the PC display output to the TV. Everything works except one thing.… --- ## [Securing acces to one specific node - possible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/securing-acces-to-one-specific-node-possible/57090)
**Author:** [@markush](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/markush)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2022 16:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/securing-acces-to-one-specific-node-possible/57090 "2022-01-23T16:21:27Z")
Hello folks, i want to secure the access to only one specific node. This node controls the housedoor, so my family can open the door in case e.g. when no key is available. Basically the dashboard is accessible without a… --- ## [Optional "parameters" for a subflow?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/optional-parameters-for-a-subflow/7314)
**Author:** [@rogersmj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rogersmj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2022 15:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/optional-parameters-for-a-subflow/7314 "2022-01-23T15:35:30Z")
I'm early into my adventure with Node-RED. I have a pattern that I expect to be repeating quite a lot in my flows. I've figured out that I can turn it into a subflow. However, I want to be able to pass "parameters" to it… --- ## [Power measurement only if the load is ON!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/power-measurement-only-if-the-load-is-on/57094)
**Author:** [@ignazio.testoni](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ignazio.testoni)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2022 15:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/power-measurement-only-if-the-load-is-on/57094 "2022-01-23T15:12:09Z")
Hello folks, this is my 1st post :slight\_smile: I have looked around for days but I was not able to find useful suggestion. Apparently I have a silly problem. I own a water purifier and any time the water tap is opene… --- ## [Educating my self - some guidance asked](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/educating-my-self-some-guidance-asked/57076)
**Author:** [@video2go](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/video2go)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2022 09:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/educating-my-self-some-guidance-asked/57076 "2022-01-23T09:29:44Z")
Hi, trying to use JSON data instead of parsing them with PHP and storing them into mySQL, but I am stuck with getting "Fields have different lengths". Below is my data. Can someone help me get this data into table like… --- ## [DS2408 from owfs to 8 dashboard output for status](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ds2408-from-owfs-to-8-dashboard-output-for-status/57065)
**Author:** [@edstobi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/edstobi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2022 11:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ds2408-from-owfs-to-8-dashboard-output-for-status/57065 "2022-01-23T11:55:52Z")
Hello Please help me, because I don't know how to create a solution in the most system-friendly way. I am reading a DS2408 from an OWFS server. This returns between 0 and 255 as a decimal number. I convert this as int… [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?page=646) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?page=648)