# Latest

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## [Inbound message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inbound-message/42529)

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**Author:** [@davenrea](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/davenrea)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 09:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inbound-message/42529 "2021-03-12T09:57:40Z")

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Hi All I am looking for a method of sending a message to node red from my iphone. Needs to be simple and maybe half a dozen different status messages to drive a gate to turn things on / off Ideas / Solutions please Th…

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## [Dynamic file path for MQTT certificates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-file-path-for-mqtt-certificates/42483)

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**Author:** [@JereR](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JereR)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 09:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-file-path-for-mqtt-certificates/42483 "2021-03-12T09:54:41Z")

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Hi all, I'm creating a project where I want to send data from several devices, using MQTT, into a cloud server, where each of the devices have their own device ID and certificate and private key files. I'm trying to mak…

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## [Can connect to Modbus RTU slave with Modbus-serial but not the Modbus Package](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-connect-to-modbus-rtu-slave-with-modbus-serial-but-not-the-modbus-package/42458)

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**Author:** [@tproulund](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tproulund)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 09:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-connect-to-modbus-rtu-slave-with-modbus-serial-but-not-the-modbus-package/42458 "2021-03-12T09:06:56Z")

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Hi Everyone I am using node red to connect to a Pump that uses Modbus RTU with Node-Red hosted on a RPI 3, using this dongle https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33050881882.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.331b4c4dEgFFgq Now i a…

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## [JSON function to hide group and tab at the same time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-function-to-hide-group-and-tab-at-the-same-time/42451)

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**Author:** [@sfedo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sfedo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 08:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-function-to-hide-group-and-tab-at-the-same-time/42451 "2021-03-12T08:57:11Z")

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Hello everyone, I would like to hide some tabs and groups and show some other only with one function node. What is the right format to do so. In the description the both functions are separated. Is it possible to combin…

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## [Changing maths, triggers logic dynamically](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-maths-triggers-logic-dynamically/42516)

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**Author:** [@kubasmyk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kubasmyk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 08:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-maths-triggers-logic-dynamically/42516 "2021-03-12T08:51:52Z")

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I need to have a capability within the software to receive a json into node red stored with persistence with data about the rules of logic gates, maths that have affect on the output. The node red is not meant to be re d…

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## [Hide a column in ui\_table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-a-column-in-ui-table/42512)

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**Author:** [@notnice](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/notnice)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 08:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-a-column-in-ui-table/42512 "2021-03-12T08:45:16Z")

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I can't figure how to hide a column in my dashboard ui\_table. I found the link below on Tabulator site and have tried combinations of different options using msg.ui\_control or just as msg.payload without success. Thought…

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## [Problems with http Post request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-http-post-request/42518)

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**Author:** [@AmigaZoid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AmigaZoid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2021 08:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-http-post-request/42518 "2021-03-12T08:00:12Z")

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I'm trying to access my local Emby server through node red with a simple method. This address works in a web browser ( \`\`\` http://localhost:8096/emby/System/Info?api\_key=123456789987654321

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## [Json split question (mqtt)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-split-question-mqtt/42430)

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**Author:** [@fikerplunk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fikerplunk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 23:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-split-question-mqtt/42430 "2021-03-11T23:10:43Z")

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I am receiving the following json from a Firebase database: I needed to create some function that separated the contents of "PLACE1A" and "PLACE1B" so that they were shown in two different payloads. Can anyone he…

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## [Cloudant: "Error: Payment required"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cloudant-error-payment-required/42500)

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**Author:** [@BrianMcDonagh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BrianMcDonagh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 23:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cloudant-error-payment-required/42500 "2021-03-11T23:02:33Z")

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I am trying to connect a cloudant database and have input the required credentials etc into the cloudant block but when I try to deploy it I get this error "Error: Payment required". I am using the free version of clouda…

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## [\[Doubt\]: Receiving string + real](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/doubt-receiving-string-real/42508)

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**Author:** [@Francklin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Francklin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 22:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/doubt-receiving-string-real/42508 "2021-03-11T22:17:24Z")

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Hi everyone, after search here, I found how to show images on dashboard from a local path. Now, I have to receive informations from a camera using TCP/IP and show at dashboard. So, I used a node 'tcp in' and configure…

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## [SocketCan and CAN\_FD frame](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/socketcan-and-can-fd-frame/42510)

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**Author:** [@guillaumetournabien](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/guillaumetournabien)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 20:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/socketcan-and-can-fd-frame/42510 "2021-03-11T20:32:50Z")

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HEllo I'm using the CANBUS for my project but I'm not able to send/receive CAN FD frame with SocketCan. I know that it's not currently supported on the "node-red-contrib-socketcan" but I don't have the knowledge to ada…

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## [Tado thermostaat](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tado-thermostaat/42505)

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**Author:** [@JeroenKokhuis](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JeroenKokhuis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 19:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tado-thermostaat/42505 "2021-03-11T19:28:58Z")

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Hello, I would like to be able to control my Tado thermostat via Node Red. I have found a nest thermostat example on the forum. Does anyone know how to link these together? Nest thermostat: \[{"id":"941d174a.01c348","t…

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## [Is it possible to set a fractional zoom level for node-red-contrib-web-worldmap?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-set-a-fractional-zoom-level-for-node-red-contrib-web-worldmap/42417)

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**Author:** [@janvda](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janvda)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 19:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-set-a-fractional-zoom-level-for-node-red-contrib-web-worldmap/42417 "2021-03-11T19:17:28Z")

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Is it possible to enable fractional zoom levels (e.g. 2.5) for node-red-contrib-web-worldmap ? I can specify a fractional zoom level but it doesn't take the fractional part into account. When a fractional part is spec…

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## [Temperature Sensors Xiaomi LYWSD03MMC to Siemens LOGO](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/temperature-sensors-xiaomi-lywsd03mmc-to-siemens-logo/42503)

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**Author:** [@klio-klio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/klio-klio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 19:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/temperature-sensors-xiaomi-lywsd03mmc-to-siemens-logo/42503 "2021-03-11T19:05:19Z")

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Hello. I am going to send the values ​​of the temperature sensors from Xiaomi LYWSD03MMC that I have integrated in Homeassistant to Siemens LOGO! 8 via Node-Red. A connection has been established to LOGO! 8 via contrib-…

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## [Node-red running port to variable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-running-port-to-variable/42495)

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**Author:** [@narc0z](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/narc0z)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 18:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-running-port-to-variable/42495 "2021-03-11T18:46:30Z")

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Hello! How can I retrieve the port that node-red is running on (ex. 1880) and use it as any form of variable inside the editor? I am eventually looking to have several instances running with same settings and userDir (n…

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## ["node-red-contrib-fritz" push data to "node-red-contrib-influxdb"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-fritz-push-data-to-node-red-contrib-influxdb/42422)

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**Author:** [@duffy6](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/duffy6)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 18:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-fritz-push-data-to-node-red-contrib-influxdb/42422 "2021-03-11T18:24:11Z")

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Hi guys, I want to pull data from my fritzbox with node-red-contrib-fritz and send it to influxdb with node-red-contrib-influxdb. My output from fritzbox looks like this msg.payload : Object object NewTotalBytesSent…

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## [Need some quick assistance](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-some-quick-assistance/42497)

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**Author:** [@muddro1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/muddro1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 18:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-some-quick-assistance/42497 "2021-03-11T18:04:54Z")

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I am creating a flow that triggers when I receive certain text messages. The texts will always contain the following language: "MyENVERA: PERSON just arrived for ME, was verified and entry granted" I want to be able to…

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## [MySQL - error in SQL syntax](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-error-in-sql-syntax/42370)

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**Author:** [@duckmysick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/duckmysick)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 17:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mysql-error-in-sql-syntax/42370 "2021-03-11T17:53:18Z")

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Hi, I'm new here so sorry if i'm not in the good place for asking and I know this problem has been asked a lot but no one of other subjects helped me. This is my project: nodered version of security camera when it d…

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## [File in and ui\_audio, sound not directly stopping](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-in-and-ui-audio-sound-not-directly-stopping/42485)

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**Author:** [@jerxjac](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jerxjac)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 17:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-in-and-ui-audio-sound-not-directly-stopping/42485 "2021-03-11T17:39:11Z")

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Hi I use 'file in' and 'audio out' node to play a mp3 file the file in is set to "a single buffer object." When I pass a msg.reset to the 'audio out' node it should stop, but continues playing. It looks like it keep …

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## [Some help and advice please!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/some-help-and-advice-please/42475)

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**Author:** [@Dgillett](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dgillett)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 17:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/some-help-and-advice-please/42475 "2021-03-11T17:26:35Z")

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So some background on what I have used node red for. I am currently a controls engineer and was trying to find a way to track data from water flows on different circuits on a machine over my companies network. This led m…

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## [Use installed node.js modules from node-red functions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-installed-node-js-modules-from-node-red-functions/42490)

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**Author:** [@Don](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Don)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 17:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-installed-node-js-modules-from-node-red-functions/42490 "2021-03-11T17:11:40Z")

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Hi, New to node-red, new to node.js - please forgive (and correct) newbie errors. My node-red is installed on Linux, following directions from various node-red web pages. All working well. I read directions for insta…

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## [Global configuration Nodes Help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/global-configuration-nodes-help/41501)

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**Author:** [@mich3000](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mich3000)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 15:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/global-configuration-nodes-help/41501 "2021-03-11T15:38:23Z")

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I am using node-red-contrib-auth node and its config. Is it possible to set value of secret key from variable and not hardcoded? Is this specific only for this node config or all global configuration nodes? Thank fo…

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## [Svg file uncorrectly drawn in node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/svg-file-uncorrectly-drawn-in-node-red/42381)

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**Author:** [@pfe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pfe)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 15:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/svg-file-uncorrectly-drawn-in-node-red/42381 "2021-03-11T15:33:19Z")

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Hello I'm trying to load a svg ( from visio) file into the contrib-ui-svg. The file is not rendered correctly in node-red. See file attached I don't see why, outside Node.red, all objects are correctly drawn... I h…

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## [Counter loop dosen't count properly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/counter-loop-dosent-count-properly/42479)

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**Author:** [@erikthegamer1242](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/erikthegamer1242)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 14:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/counter-loop-dosent-count-properly/42479 "2021-03-11T14:29:24Z")

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(counter loop used from node-red-contrib-counter : counter) I have a flow that receives mqtt data from a wifi button and forwards it(after some processing and node-red-ui data forwarding) to mqtt led strip controller. I…

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## [Node red inside iframe](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-inside-iframe/42188)

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**Author:** [@adigavageesh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/adigavageesh)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 14:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-inside-iframe/42188 "2021-03-11T14:16:37Z")

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When I tried to integrate node red server inside iframe it's giving only header and rest of the contents are grayed out.. any solution for this..? And also to do the efficiency way of SSO integration from existing app t…

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## [Home Assistant Value Templates in Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/home-assistant-value-templates-in-node-red/42466)

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**Author:** [@liminal](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/liminal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 13:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/home-assistant-value-templates-in-node-red/42466 "2021-03-11T13:02:41Z")

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Hey all, I have a yaml home assistant automation that I want to convert to NR. But I'm unsure how to have NR do the value template checks? Can a sequence be a named entity as it were, that can be referenced by other se…

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## [CSV Parser when triggering msg includes 'parts'](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/csv-parser-when-triggering-msg-includes-parts/42380)

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**Author:** [@RobC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RobC)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 11:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/csv-parser-when-triggering-msg-includes-parts/42380 "2021-03-11T11:29:07Z")

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Hi everyone, Thanks so much for a brilliant tool and community support. I'm not sure if this is a bug or by design, I understand that when parsing a CSV to produce a message per line the CSV node will add msg.parts to …

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## [How implement switch in ui\_table?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-implement-switch-in-ui-table/42467)

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**Author:** [@multixz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/multixz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 12:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-implement-switch-in-ui-table/42467 "2021-03-11T12:21:44Z")

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Is it possible to implement a switch in ui\_table?

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## [Alarm over email](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alarm-over-email/42471)

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**Author:** [@Madhumati](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Madhumati)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 12:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alarm-over-email/42471 "2021-03-11T12:07:48Z")

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Hello, we are trying to generate alarms in case distnace sensor shows out of range value & then alarm message to be sent to client over email. attached is our flow. In this case , alarm gets generated & email is also…

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## [Dashboard UI Chart Legend Font SIze](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-chart-legend-font-size/11112)

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**Author:** [@seishuuin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/seishuuin)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2021 11:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-ui-chart-legend-font-size/11112 "2021-03-11T11:43:48Z")

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Is it possible to modify the Chart Legend Size? I find the default sizing too small and would like to increase the legend sizing. I couldn't find any previous post about this inquiry so I am posting it as a new topic :s…

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