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## [Dynamically change the ip of the connection config MSSQL](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-change-the-ip-of-the-connection-config-mssql/47886)

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**Author:** [@tuki\_1990](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tuki_1990)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 14:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamically-change-the-ip-of-the-connection-config-mssql/47886 "2021-07-03T14:03:01Z")

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Hello! i'm starting with node-Red and i have a trouble with it. I'm using MSSQL node from: node-red-contrib-mssql-plus. and i want to change dinamically the ip of the connection with a flow variable it is possible? th…

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## [Help! node-red-node-ui-table rowSelected callback not working for me](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-node-red-node-ui-table-rowselected-callback-not-working-for-me/47976)

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**Author:** [@rogerjames99](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rogerjames99)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 13:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-node-red-node-ui-table-rowselected-callback-not-working-for-me/47976 "2021-07-03T13:42:32Z")

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I am trying to get rowSelection callbacks working when using node-red-node-ui-table. I currently have columnMoved callbacks working as per example 3 of the node. But using that as a template I cannot get the rowSelected …

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## [How to connect bluemix cloud based node red to node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-bluemix-cloud-based-node-red-to-node-red/47974)

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**Author:** [@ddevz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ddevz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 12:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-bluemix-cloud-based-node-red-to-node-red/47974 "2021-07-03T12:34:14Z")

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I want to connect my node red to cloud based bluemix node red. I tried MQTT protocol to connect these two platforms. but it did not work. can any one help me?

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## [How can i make Tabs under each other than beside each other?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-make-tabs-under-each-other-than-beside-each-other/47945)

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**Author:** [@TimoB2005](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TimoB2005)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 10:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-make-tabs-under-each-other-than-beside-each-other/47945 "2021-07-03T10:49:31Z")

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Hey i want to make my tab under the other tab like when i get the website on mobile. That all Tabs are under each other and not beside each other. Example: Right now: What i want: Best regards

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## [Paradox mg5050 alarm to node red and homekit](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/paradox-mg5050-alarm-to-node-red-and-homekit/47972)

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**Author:** [@dietsm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dietsm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 10:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/paradox-mg5050-alarm-to-node-red-and-homekit/47972 "2021-07-03T10:38:23Z")

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Hi - newbie on node red. I have my whole KNX and sonoff's working well in node red and would like to integrate my paradox alarm into my system onto homekit. Can anyone help me with this. I looked at PAI on github but to …

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## [Local File Context Stores Load](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/local-file-context-stores-load/47968)

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**Author:** [@Soloam](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Soloam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 10:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/local-file-context-stores-load/47968 "2021-07-03T10:04:50Z")

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Hello, I have a question regarding Local File Context Stores. When are the values loaded into memory? From what I understand the values are stored in memory and saved to file every 30s. When nodered starts is Local File…

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## [Problem using more nodes/expanding nodes (currently 47 nodes)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-using-more-nodes-expanding-nodes-currently-47-nodes/47961)

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**Author:** [@jenssen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jenssen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 09:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-using-more-nodes-expanding-nodes-currently-47-nodes/47961 "2021-07-03T09:45:58Z")

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Hello, I am using Node Red for a year now, without any problems. I have about 12 flows, since I am working on my latest flow I receive the message "Deploy failed: no response from server", when I deploy the configuratio…

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## [Joining TCP stream of buffer messages; output without '44'](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/joining-tcp-stream-of-buffer-messages-output-without-44/47957)

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**Author:** [@adharyanto](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/adharyanto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 06:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/joining-tcp-stream-of-buffer-messages-output-without-44/47957 "2021-07-03T06:39:05Z")

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Hi, In my Node-RED flow, I have a "tcp in" node to receive a stream of some incoming buffer messages. I use "join" node to combine these incoming buffer messages to make them into a single buffer message. But there is …

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## [Icon size settings](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/icon-size-settings/11402)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 05:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/icon-size-settings/11402 "2021-07-03T05:38:44Z")

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I've got the icons working (from other post) but now I am stuck with the size. msg = {payload: '\<font color = "yellow" i class="wi wi-sunrise fa-2x"\>\</i\>'}; I am wanting to make it 1.5 size. But if I make the line: m…

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## [How can press button then delay 5S that can press again?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-press-button-then-delay-5s-that-can-press-again/47925)

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**Author:** [@jlian168](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jlian168)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 04:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-press-button-then-delay-5s-that-can-press-again/47925 "2021-07-03T04:07:01Z")

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Dear All : Look at pic and below : How to do press button then delay 5S that can press again? Or in 5S press button is ignore? The delay node can turn 180 degree? And how? Thank u?

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## [No0b NR user just joining in](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no0b-nr-user-just-joining-in/47385)

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**Author:** [@Gunner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gunner)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 04:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no0b-nr-user-just-joining-in/47385 "2021-07-03T04:02:20Z")

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Hello all. I finally decided to try out Node-Red... I am so new that I can't even tell you which version, but probably whatever is current at the date of this post, as I followed the official install directions for RPi …

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## [Put it all together](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/put-it-all-together/47936)

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**Author:** [@Trev1951](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trev1951)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 03:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/put-it-all-together/47936 "2021-07-03T03:31:19Z")

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I am trying to get a wi-fi mini ESP8266 sorted so at the end I can control it from any computer/ipad/iphone in my house. But as any newbe knows there are a lot of moving parts. Thats ok and I have worked thru most of the…

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## [Why Node-Red is great](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-node-red-is-great/47942)

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**Author:** [@Trev1951](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trev1951)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 03:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-node-red-is-great/47942 "2021-07-03T03:18:33Z")

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Simple answer IOT. I am new to a lot of this techno-stuff but I can see the benefits. Most people just buy a device, read the instructions (probably connect to something on their IPhone) and hopefully it works. But some…

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## [Font color in List Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/font-color-in-list-node/47917)

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**Author:** [@dsplitz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dsplitz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 02:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/font-color-in-list-node/47917 "2021-07-03T02:49:18Z")

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I'm using a function node to send an array of data to a list node. My goal is for the description color to change based on the value. Here's my function node code: var array = flow.get('DevStat') var combo = \[{}\] va…

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## [Trying to send text to LCD over i2c contrib](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-send-text-to-lcd-over-i2c-contrib/47873)

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**Author:** [@Gunner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gunner)\
**Replies:** 76\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2021 01:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-send-text-to-lcd-over-i2c-contrib/47873 "2021-07-03T01:46:17Z")

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While pointing out the search options for another member looking to write to an LCD, I decided to try it myself. I setup a Sainsmart 2004 LCD with I2C backpack onto my RPi. Tested it with some Python code... yes, my se…

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## [MQTT To ASCII over TCP/IP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-to-ascii-over-tcp-ip/46438)

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**Author:** [@vaughan.mcd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vaughan.mcd)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 23:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-to-ascii-over-tcp-ip/46438 "2021-07-02T23:29:28Z")

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HI I reaching out to get some help with setting up formatting on the a send and receive node for a device The device communicates through an IP connection using an ASCII protocol. protocol will allow control and monito…

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## [Assistance with Flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/assistance-with-flow/47899)

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**Author:** [@MikeyD](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MikeyD)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 09:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/assistance-with-flow/47899 "2021-07-02T09:15:35Z")

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As a non-programmer, I'm struggling with a simple flow and would really appreciate some help. I have a sensor that (through MQTT) causes a msg to be sent when a window is opened. I want to create this: If the window …

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## [How can I make a led blink on the dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-make-a-led-blink-on-the-dashboard/47881)

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**Author:** [@davidfigueroa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/davidfigueroa)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 22:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-make-a-led-blink-on-the-dashboard/47881 "2021-07-02T22:16:20Z")

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How can I make a led blink with more intensity as it is done at a value, for example from 75 to 105, the closer to 105 it blinks faster until it is lit

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## [Problem with using Smart-Nora in node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-using-smart-nora-in-node-red/47893)

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**Author:** [@ttlooser](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ttlooser)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 21:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-using-smart-nora-in-node-red/47893 "2021-07-02T21:25:23Z")

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Hi, I have a problem with using Smart-Nora with node-red and google home: 1.When I add example sensor node: \[{"id":"cf8038ff.4d2598","type":"noraf-sensor","z":"68061750.490f48","devicename":"Sensor","roomhint":"","nam…

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## [SQL communication TLS/SSL encryption and error self\_signed\_cert\_in\_chain solution](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sql-communication-tls-ssl-encryption-and-error-self-signed-cert-in-chain-solution/47954)

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**Author:** [@Nikolay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nikolay)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 21:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sql-communication-tls-ssl-encryption-and-error-self-signed-cert-in-chain-solution/47954 "2021-07-02T21:08:47Z")

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I was using the node-red-contrib-stackhero-mysql as I wanted secure SSL connection to a mariadb 10.x. The first issue was that on Debian/Ubuntu a custom SSL library is used for Mariadb and not the openssl library and it …

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## [NR and RSYSLOG?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-and-rsyslog/47951)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 18:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-and-rsyslog/47951 "2021-07-02T18:12:36Z")

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I am working a strategy to consolidate NR logging to a remote log server. Figured I would ask about ideas for doing this. Here is what comes to mind, but chime in on other ideas or suggestions please. Simple syslog …

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## [Monaco clarification](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monaco-clarification/47004)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 18:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monaco-clarification/47004 "2021-07-02T18:11:28Z")

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Trying to find documentation on the monaco editor and google turned up a number of hits. The most promising was on monaco editor by Microsoft. Is this where I should be looking?

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## [Showing a message on a display](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/showing-a-message-on-a-display/47847)

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**Author:** [@luis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/luis)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 17:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/showing-a-message-on-a-display/47847 "2021-07-02T17:49:29Z")

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Is there a way I can show a message from a node on a display?

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## [Database connection but not a connection?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/database-connection-but-not-a-connection/47495)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 16:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/database-connection-but-not-a-connection/47495 "2021-07-02T16:40:26Z")

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I just notice this recently, but I randomly see the following: But when I check the node: This some type of timing thing? intermittent network issue? Seems more annoying than anything else. My database server is …

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## [Present hex value not as string?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/present-hex-value-not-as-string/47870)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 16:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/present-hex-value-not-as-string/47870 "2021-07-02T16:34:23Z")

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Is there a way to present a hex value not as string in the UI/debug display? In python you can get hex presentation in a dictionary without quotes, for example: CPU implementer: 0x41 CPU architecture: 7 But in the NR…

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## [Node-Red is freezing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-is-freezing/47735)

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**Author:** [@Crashy77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Crashy77)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 14:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-is-freezing/47735 "2021-07-02T14:04:36Z")

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Hi. Sometimes Node-Red is stucking, no special intervall. Reading and writing via Modbus, MQTT or Beckhoff ADS works for several hours and then the values are not changing anymore. When I´m deploying, reading/writing c…

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## [String of data to file or CSV node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/string-of-data-to-file-or-csv-node/47894)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan95](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jonathan95)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 14:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/string-of-data-to-file-or-csv-node/47894 "2021-07-02T14:01:21Z")

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Hi all, I have a bit of an interesting issue as I am recently trying out data pull from an api. I managed to get the data to stream back i believe in a string? I can write it to an excel file but something weird happe…

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## [Sorting positive and negative digits](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sorting-positive-and-negative-digits/47919)

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**Author:** [@martc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/martc)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 13:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sorting-positive-and-negative-digits/47919 "2021-07-02T13:51:31Z")

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Hi, i have mqtt message payload "-1" and "1", i try switch with two output - not working. Both digits going on one or other output... no metter use "==" "\>" "\<" or "otherwise" etc. if use other digits - positive all wo…

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## [Add a Workpiece](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-a-workpiece/47941)

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**Author:** [@Furkan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Furkan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 13:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-a-workpiece/47941 "2021-07-02T13:16:04Z")

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Hello everybody from the university we have to display the "fischertechnik" on node red and we want to add a workpiece in different colors to the system We have "DPSDelivery" "DPSOrder" and "DPSRealColor" with which we…

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## [Trigger node not responding as expected (Flashing vLED)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-node-not-responding-as-expected-flashing-vled/47934)

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**Author:** [@Gunner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gunner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2021 09:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-node-not-responding-as-expected-flashing-vled/47934 "2021-07-02T09:09:05Z")

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I have been trying for hours to write script to dynamically vary the flash rate of a silly vLED on the desktop... always worked for the first flash, then nada. Skipping that for now... Then I discovered the Trigger nod…

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