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## [Deadband (RBE) reset all topics does not work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deadband-rbe-reset-all-topics-does-not-work/45314)

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**Author:** [@priyank](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/priyank)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2021 07:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deadband-rbe-reset-all-topics-does-not-work/45314 "2021-05-07T07:41:33Z")

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I send a message with blank topic and reset properties (i.e. msg.topic="" and msg.reset="") Expected behavior: All topics in deadband are reset. i.e it will forget last input/output value for all topics and for the imme…

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## [New created node not listed in palette / node red nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-created-node-not-listed-in-palette-node-red-nodes/45291)

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**Author:** [@kuehnel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kuehnel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2021 07:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-created-node-not-listed-in-palette-node-red-nodes/45291 "2021-05-07T07:36:00Z")

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Hi, we published a new node three days ago to npm: As time passed by we expected the node to be available in palette / node-red-nodes as we named it node-red-contrib-xxx and added node-red to keywords in package.json. …

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## [How to change the label name of 'Delete,Cancel,Done' in settings file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-label-name-of-delete-cancel-done-in-settings-file/45309)

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**Author:** [@Syedabd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Syedabd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2021 06:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-label-name-of-delete-cancel-done-in-settings-file/45309 "2021-05-07T06:59:12Z")

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On double click of Flow Tab to delete. In popup how to change the label name of 'Delete, Cancel, Done' in settings file Please find reference screenshot for reference

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## [Logical operator with three variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logical-operator-with-three-variables/45236)

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**Author:** [@steinerma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/steinerma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2021 05:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logical-operator-with-three-variables/45236 "2021-05-07T05:45:59Z")

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Hi, somehow I have an error that I can not find. I have three variables. Only when all three variables are "1", the output should be "1". The problem is that after deploy, every first time a variable is "1", the output …

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## [Erro exec feh imagem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/erro-exec-feh-imagem/45307)

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**Author:** [@Murilo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Murilo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2021 03:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/erro-exec-feh-imagem/45307 "2021-05-07T03:08:35Z")

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boa noite, estou usando o comando (feh --fullscreen /home/pi/Pictures/b.jpg) no lxterminal e funciona normalmente, a imagem é aberta em tela cheia, mas quando uso o nó exec do node red esse comando da erro. o erro que a…

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## [NodeRed + Database](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-database/45302)

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**Author:** [@WilliamSixta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/WilliamSixta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2021 01:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-database/45302 "2021-05-07T01:02:13Z")

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Hello NodeRed community; I am trying to develop an application where I have to send data to a database. I would like to have the database in the cloud due to "security" reasons and run NodeRed in my laptop. I have been …

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## [Msg.payload: string - multiple outputs?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-string-multiple-outputs/45293)

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**Author:** [@rogg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rogg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 22:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-string-multiple-outputs/45293 "2021-05-06T22:58:46Z")

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The attached screenshot is intended to show the output of a node \[bigssh node\], where I'm able to ssh to an linux machine and issues OpenStack CLI commands which returns a response in json format; however, at a certain p…

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## [Motion detected light with overriding by ZigBee wall switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/motion-detected-light-with-overriding-by-zigbee-wall-switch/45299)

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**Author:** [@Shalak](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shalak)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 21:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/motion-detected-light-with-overriding-by-zigbee-wall-switch/45299 "2021-05-06T21:32:45Z")

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Hi! I'm looking to automate my lights with motion sensor, but it needs to be overridable from the light switch itself (in case I want to spend more time in the room than the motion sensor timer gives). The situation lo…

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## [PDF to Image with external node.js package](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pdf-to-image-with-external-node-js-package/45297)

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**Author:** [@gdevilliers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gdevilliers)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 21:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pdf-to-image-with-external-node-js-package/45297 "2021-05-06T21:29:05Z")

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Hi Guys, I am trying to convert a pdf to image using the pdf-image (pdf-image - npm) package. I have installed the dependencies and modified the settings.js file accordingly. No errors during restart. The challenge I hav…

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## [Type Error Cannot read undefined](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/type-error-cannot-read-undefined/45232)

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**Author:** [@TurokenX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TurokenX)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 20:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/type-error-cannot-read-undefined/45232 "2021-05-06T20:52:18Z")

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Been working on this for a bit, started out ensuring I changed the values from my ac/dryer outputs to values that did not share similar names. I am now having an issue with my function which compares the values to engag…

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## [Failed to install: node-red-node-sqlite](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-to-install-node-red-node-sqlite/45214)

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**Author:** [@r-g0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/r-g0)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 19:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/failed-to-install-node-red-node-sqlite/45214 "2021-05-06T19:42:10Z")

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I tried to install node-red-node-sqlite 0.6.0, both from node-red’s manage palette, and from cmd by running this command npm i --unsafe-perm node-red-node-sqlite, but the installation is not successful, there are the fol…

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## [Radio button set that sends message on actual radio button selection?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/radio-button-set-that-sends-message-on-actual-radio-button-selection/45288)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 18:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/radio-button-set-that-sends-message-on-actual-radio-button-selection/45288 "2021-05-06T18:44:34Z")

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Radio button set that sends message on actual radio button selection? The existing, official radio button example, creates a radio button list, but the selection is not communicated back to NR until the associated butto…

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## [Update individual flows on an active NR instance?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-individual-flows-on-an-active-nr-instance/45277)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 18:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-individual-flows-on-an-active-nr-instance/45277 "2021-05-06T18:34:04Z")

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Most elegant way to deploy an individual flow to active NR instance, from within a flow or otherwise? I have been playing with this idea for a while, and tried various methods. The method I find the most logical is to …

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## [Pausing the flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pausing-the-flow/45281)

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**Author:** [@ajocius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajocius)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 18:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pausing-the-flow/45281 "2021-05-06T18:01:55Z")

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I am executing flow to open/close door and need to control timing. So for example if I want to open door about 25% of total, that requires about 12 seconds. I can initiate opening of the door, then I need node to wait fo…

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## [Get strings to new array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-strings-to-new-array/45213)

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**Author:** [@MAHRULEZ](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MAHRULEZ)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 16:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-strings-to-new-array/45213 "2021-05-06T16:25:12Z")

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Hello, i tried to get product names out of an object array in a new array in a function node but i get an error and i do not know how to get it working. Can someone help me? function node: var abgelaufen = {}; var ab…

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## [Node-Red Test/Automation Engineer Job Posting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-test-automation-engineer-job-posting/45279)

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**Author:** [@butteronadonut](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/butteronadonut)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 16:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-test-automation-engineer-job-posting/45279 "2021-05-06T16:20:14Z")

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Hello fellow Node-Red guru's. Let's work together! I'm currently hiring for a role in which node-red is a valued skill. So if you're looking for work or a change and would be excited to work at Aperia Technologies. We'r…

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## [Problems with global variable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-global-variable/44752)

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**Author:** [@Lousa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lousa)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 16:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-global-variable/44752 "2021-05-06T16:01:10Z")

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Hello! I am making a project that sends information to a file using a form node to get the inputs, wich in this case is some values of voltage. Later, i want to simulate the reception of other values, current values to …

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## [Ui-table tickcross colour issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-tickcross-colour-issue/45255)

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**Author:** [@nrnoob](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nrnoob)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 15:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-tickcross-colour-issue/45255 "2021-05-06T15:21:34Z")

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I am using the ui-table node to manage a table in the dashboard. I have added the columns in the node editor, and one of these columns has the "tickcross" format. When I pass msg.payload from another node, the row does …

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## [Stable Node-Red release: best version to install](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stable-node-red-release-best-version-to-install/45239)

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**Author:** [@kenkoknz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kenkoknz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 15:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stable-node-red-release-best-version-to-install/45239 "2021-05-06T15:06:44Z")

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Hi, It is logical to assume that the very last maintenance release of a version will be the most stable to install and use, e.g for NR v1, it is NR v1.3.x and NR v2 is NRv2.3.x? Can you select a particular version wit…

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## [TM1637 Display on NR](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tm1637-display-on-nr/18889)

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**Author:** [@RogierQ](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RogierQ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 15:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tm1637-display-on-nr/18889 "2021-05-06T15:02:30Z")

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Anyone did something with the cheap TM1637Display display? I can find arduino libs but nothing working for linux/node red would love to use it without a arduino if possible thanks!

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## [Attempting to Install Serial Port Node on Windows 10 fails](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/attempting-to-install-serial-port-node-on-windows-10-fails/45271)

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**Author:** [@dirkvermaak](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dirkvermaak)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 13:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/attempting-to-install-serial-port-node-on-windows-10-fails/45271 "2021-05-06T13:43:16Z")

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Hello, I am attempting to install node-red-node-serialport 0.14.0 on a fully up to date Windows 10 (64-bit) professional PC. I installed Node-Red yesterday and it is running fine. However the serial port installation fa…

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## [How can I change the color of a button without changing the output?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-change-the-color-of-a-button-without-changing-the-output/45225)

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**Author:** [@tmollow](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tmollow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 13:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-change-the-color-of-a-button-without-changing-the-output/45225 "2021-05-06T13:40:44Z")

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I'm trying to implement a webradio with a Raspberry Pi, node-red and MPC, that can be controlled with a LIRC IR window control. The station selection should indicate the current station in color. I have found an exampl…

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## [Need assistance with gauge animation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-assistance-with-gauge-animation/45266)

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**Author:** [@SplitSecComp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SplitSecComp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 12:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-assistance-with-gauge-animation/45266 "2021-05-06T12:08:01Z")

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Hi. I am running your canvass gauges in Node-Red dashboard in a template node. The gauges display 100% but I am unable to get the animation/needle to work. Can you kindly help me with an example code on how to get the …

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## [Accesing dropdown in js file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accesing-dropdown-in-js-file/45221)

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**Author:** [@jake123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jake123)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 11:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accesing-dropdown-in-js-file/45221 "2021-05-06T11:59:15Z")

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I just have a simple question. Can i somehow access option.text in js.file. To acces options value in js file you just simply write this.options = config. options let node = this; let options = node.options options = Th…

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## [Payload format error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/payload-format-error/45238)

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**Author:** [@Ives25](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ives25)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 11:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/payload-format-error/45238 "2021-05-06T11:26:09Z")

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Hi, I have a flow which allows to send the value of an electric meter in Influxdb (Wh). The value is sent (it appears in the debug node) but in Influxdb I have an error message: "unsupported mean iterator type: \* query…

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## [Encryption in projects drives me nuts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/encryption-in-projects-drives-me-nuts/45263)

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**Author:** [@donnib](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/donnib)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 11:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/encryption-in-projects-drives-me-nuts/45263 "2021-05-06T11:02:59Z")

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Hi, I have a instance running with projects enabled and it looks like it's encrypted. I tried to disable encryption but i can't, i go into Project settings and click the Trash but i can't save. Now i moved the complete…

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## [Play via NodeRed SignalTon on Sonos](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/play-via-nodered-signalton-on-sonos/45261)

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**Author:** [@automati](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/automati)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 10:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/play-via-nodered-signalton-on-sonos/45261 "2021-05-06T10:55:03Z")

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Hello everyone, I have connected my Sonos amp to nodered .., I can also switch the music on and off, does anyone know what to do if, for example, I want to play a timed tone? Many Thanks

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## [Receive mod-bus command -- TCP nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/receive-mod-bus-command-tcp-nodes/45256)

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**Author:** [@lyred](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lyred)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 10:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/receive-mod-bus-command-tcp-nodes/45256 "2021-05-06T10:20:10Z")

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Hi team, i try to use a TCP nodes to send and receive data in the local network. for this, i try a simple application to see the result. i want to send a mod-bus command for an mod-bus flex getter using a function "…

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## [Create multiple pages on dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-multiple-pages-on-dashboard/45224)

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**Author:** [@grandautism](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grandautism)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 09:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-multiple-pages-on-dashboard/45224 "2021-05-06T09:09:34Z")

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hello, I want to creat more than one page in my UI, but i don't know how to do that. I tried to do what this gentleman did but it was not clear to me

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## [How to change the header label name "Node-Red" in settings file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-header-label-name-node-red-in-settings-file/45253)

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**Author:** [@Syedabd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Syedabd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2021 08:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-header-label-name-node-red-in-settings-file/45253 "2021-05-06T08:20:21Z")

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Can anyone help me out how and where to change the header label name "Node-Red" in settings file Please find screenshot for reference

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