# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?page=919 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 920 --- ## [Development tools?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/development-tools/35938)
**Author:** [@LosinIt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LosinIt)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 20:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/development-tools/35938 "2021-01-04T20:28:23Z")
I haven't found any discussion of preferred tools for development, like an IDE. I'm sure some here just use a text editor but I find IDEs to be helpful because I mess around in several languages, none of them with any re… --- ## [Function to replace a word with payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-to-replace-a-word-with-payload/38547)
**Author:** [@paco1503](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/paco1503)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 20:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-to-replace-a-word-with-payload/38547 "2021-01-04T20:27:34Z")
Hey, hope i am using this forum like it used to be. At first english is not my first language :wink: I am new to node red and programming. I want to replace a word in a msg.payload with coordinates i get from an array… --- ## [SSH key usage with github](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ssh-key-usage-with-github/38409)
**Author:** [@jmorris644](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jmorris644)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 20:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ssh-key-usage-with-github/38409 "2021-01-04T20:02:12Z")
I just received the security deprecation notice form github so I wanted to install my ssh keys. In the node-red UI where I can create a new key, I would like to use an existing key. I have already entered the public ke… --- ## [Is node-red-contrib-kodi OK?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-node-red-contrib-kodi-ok/38387)
**Author:** [@kart-able](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kart-able)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 17:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-node-red-contrib-kodi-ok/38387 "2021-01-04T17:32:15Z")
Hello all, I'd like to use the node-red-contrib-kodi nodes, or any other ones that could do it. What I want to do is just start Kodi from node-red (Kodi is installed as an app in my raspbian config). Then I could use K… --- ## [Node-red project and github](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-project-and-github/1344)
**Author:** [@hary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hary)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 17:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-project-and-github/1344 "2021-01-04T17:28:16Z")
Hi. I’m trying to use node-red project and I think I managed to fit it correctly locally despite I can’t find a .git file in my ~/.node-red folder. (If somebody can tell where is the .git file) But Now I would like to … --- ## [Can't change dashboard theme after flow import?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-change-dashboard-theme-after-flow-import/38491)
**Author:** [@Nealix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nealix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 17:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-change-dashboard-theme-after-flow-import/38491 "2021-01-04T17:24:29Z")
QUESTION: How does an imported flow json file over ride my THEME setting in the editor? And how can I change it back? I am running: 3 Jan 12:56:03 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v1.2.6 3 Jan 12:56:03 - \[info\] Node.js … --- ## [Node - Red stop running](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-stop-running/38511)
**Author:** [@fendle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fendle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 16:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-stop-running/38511 "2021-01-04T16:31:52Z")
Hi, maybe someone can help me to find out, why node-red is stopping. I see in the node-red log files, it shall be stopped, but I don't know why. My Node Red is running on Raspbian 4 Jan 08:00:08 - \[info\] \[yeelight-co… --- ## [Cannot access dashboard from other devices](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-access-dashboard-from-other-devices/38428)
**Author:** [@manuel2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manuel2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 16:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-access-dashboard-from-other-devices/38428 "2021-01-04T16:26:28Z")
Hello everybody, I'd like to access to Node-Red Dashboard via mobile phone but I have some problems: A) If I try to connect to the Node-Red IP (192.168.1.59:1880/ui) from the Raspberry Pi itself (Chrome), the Dashboard… --- ## [Switch/inject button?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-inject-button/38341)
**Author:** [@traderjoe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/traderjoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 15:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-inject-button/38341 "2021-01-04T15:01:45Z")
I have a code that works when I press the inject button. My inject button will inject a true every 1 sec so my flow will continuously run. How do I do the same thing with a dashboard switch? --- ## [Ui layout problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-layout-problem/38503)
**Author:** [@Djo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Djo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 12:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-layout-problem/38503 "2021-01-04T12:05:45Z")
Hello, I have some issues with the layout editor for the location of the elements in the dashboard. When I press the layout button nothing happens. I have to press the "edit" button (or another button) to get something… --- ## [Sqlite pragma command](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-pragma-command/38439)
**Author:** [@Petr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Petr)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 11:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sqlite-pragma-command/38439 "2021-01-04T11:54:13Z")
Is there a way to run pragma commands when the node-red-node-sqlite is creating a connection to the database? The purpose to do this is a performance tuning --- ## [Programation and Telegram Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programation-and-telegram-node/38501)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 11:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programation-and-telegram-node/38501 "2021-01-04T11:50:59Z")
Hello, I'm trying to use telegram to advise a high temperature from my sensor and I have two doubts. Firstly I need to do a function to filter out temperatures up to 30. Secondly in Telegram I can't solve the problem ab… --- ## [Flow.get syntax](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-get-syntax/38145)
**Author:** [@edstobi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/edstobi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 11:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-get-syntax/38145 "2021-01-04T11:22:44Z")
hello, can someone help me with the flow.get syntax. var shd = flow.get('schedule\_G2','groupID.G2.shd\_12.ontopic'); msg.payload=shd; return msg; I only want to read this one value and I am desperate because I always… --- ## [Passing dropdown values to pump and solenoid using ultrasonic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-dropdown-values-to-pump-and-solenoid-using-ultrasonic/38506)
**Author:** [@sanket](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sanket)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 11:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-dropdown-values-to-pump-and-solenoid-using-ultrasonic/38506 "2021-01-04T11:20:14Z")
I want to pass water level in the form of dropdown to pump,filter and solenoid using ultrasonic. Then after reaching particular input water level, pump and filter will gets automatically turn off. --- ## [Reading I2C registers to access e.g. MPU-9250](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-i2c-registers-to-access-e-g-mpu-9250/38240)
**Author:** [@SirReal-surreal](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SirReal-surreal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 11:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-i2c-registers-to-access-e-g-mpu-9250/38240 "2021-01-04T11:03:51Z")
Hi there! I want to access a MPU-9250 via Node-RED. Unfortunately the node-red-contrib-mpu9250 is not working anymore with newer node.js systems and up to now the git issue is pending but I need the data, so I decided t… --- ## [Forced initialisation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/forced-initialisation/38314)
**Author:** [@Surefire01](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Surefire01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 08:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/forced-initialisation/38314 "2021-01-04T08:34:43Z")
Chaps Was wondering how to automatically force an initialisation of a flow after deployment. My flow won't function correctly until I enter information by moving a slider in the dashboard which then sends data to a func… --- ## [Why the NodeRed dashboard slider doesn't work on my iPhone browser](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-the-nodered-dashboard-slider-doesnt-work-on-my-iphone-browser/38140)
**Author:** [@chc69](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chc69)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 03:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-the-nodered-dashboard-slider-doesnt-work-on-my-iphone-browser/38140 "2021-01-04T03:36:21Z")
My environment setup a NodeRed by docker image on a Linux VM. NodeRed: 0.19.0 Dashboard: 2.26.0 VM network: bridge adaptor I expect the slide bar can be drag by my finger just like using a mouse. Is that make sense? … --- ## [Using Node-Red with Water Level Monitoring from prior recipe](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-node-red-with-water-level-monitoring-from-prior-recipe/10861)
**Author:** [@phreshsprout](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/phreshsprout)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 02:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-node-red-with-water-level-monitoring-from-prior-recipe/10861 "2021-01-04T02:58:56Z")
I'm attempting to follow this Water Level Monitoring recipe and it's my first experience with Node-Red: I've put together everything with the raspberry pi and am stuck at the following code that if I understand correc… --- ## [DSM Node - Operating Time - Scope of variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dsm-node-operating-time-scope-of-variables/37866)
**Author:** [@craigcurtin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/craigcurtin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2021 00:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dsm-node-operating-time-scope-of-variables/37866 "2021-01-04T00:33:34Z")
Hey Guys, I am using @cflurin DSM nodes and have implemented a pool pump run time in the system. Seems to do just what i want for a daily pump run timer - which i then display on a dashboard and then reset the runtime … --- ## [Switch SmartPlug according to Humidity](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-smartplug-according-to-humidity/38481)
**Author:** [@Attila](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Attila)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 23:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-smartplug-according-to-humidity/38481 "2021-01-03T23:16:53Z")
Hey guys, i´m really new in the Node-Red world and I need some help please. I have constructed a Weather Station from an ESP8226, wich is successfully delivering the data in Node-Red. I would like to switch my Smart … --- ## [Can't Change Project Encryption Key](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-change-project-encryption-key/35957)
**Author:** [@Botched1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Botched1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 23:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-change-project-encryption-key/35957 "2021-01-03T23:04:21Z")
Running v1.2.3 in a docker container with persistence for the /data folder. I was going to reset my project key, but can't (see below). Probably something stupid I'm doing wrong, but don't know what? My project file cu… --- ## [Unable to get temperature data from climate home assistant](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-get-temperature-data-from-climate-home-assistant/38420)
**Author:** [@bkr1969](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bkr1969)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 22:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-get-temperature-data-from-climate-home-assistant/38420 "2021-01-03T22:16:09Z")
I have a thermostat automation in Home Assistant that triggers when the thermostat is set above a certain temp. I cannot figure out how to read this value in Node Red. I have tried both polling and state change, but bo… --- ## [Kodi and logitech harmony flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/kodi-and-logitech-harmony-flow/38435)
**Author:** [@M4TVW](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/M4TVW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 20:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/kodi-and-logitech-harmony-flow/38435 "2021-01-03T20:38:08Z")
Hello all So my basic system currently is a Logitech harmony remote, Kodi and Fibaro HC2 platform. All of these 3 items are working fine in node red...however i want to do some advanced stuff and combine them I have a… --- ## [Node-red to redis server running on NON localhost](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-redis-server-running-on-non-localhost/38438)
**Author:** [@kingkong9001](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kingkong9001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 20:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-redis-server-running-on-non-localhost/38438 "2021-01-03T20:23:16Z")
I'm looking for a way to send MQTT received data to a Redis database instance that isn't running on localhost. I have looked at the contrib nodes out there and don't see a solution. Does anyone have any luck doing this… --- ## [Node-red-contrib-data-view](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-data-view/38086)
**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 19:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-data-view/38086 "2021-01-03T19:27:38Z")
An interesting new node by @mike Blackstock, which I'm sure will start a debate... node-red-contrib-data-view Regardless of the politics, I think it's a long awaited welcome addition, which helps bridge the gap betwee… --- ## [Node-RED theme only for for some ui\_template nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-theme-only-for-for-some-ui-template-nodes/38457)
**Author:** [@fermurbaa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fermurbaa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 17:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-theme-only-for-for-some-ui-template-nodes/38457 "2021-01-03T17:38:28Z")
Hi, I have set the site option to 'Use Angular theme in ui\_template' because I don't want the Node-RED theme generally in most ui\_templates nodes. Is it possible to use (or re-enable) the Node-RED theme only for some s… --- ## [\[New Release\] node-red-contrib-uibuilder - v3.0.1](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-release-node-red-contrib-uibuilder-v3-0-1/38461)
**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 16:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-release-node-red-contrib-uibuilder-v3-0-1/38461 "2021-01-03T16:09:56Z")
Quick update for some new-year goodness :grinning\_face\_with\_smiling\_eyes: A couple of small annoyance fixes: Fix for Issue #100 - Detection of whether Node-RED is currently using https. Fix for Issue #93 - Full screen… --- ## [Math formula in Function node for Darkroom Timer Program](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/math-formula-in-function-node-for-darkroom-timer-program/38452)
**Author:** [@johnrt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/johnrt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 13:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/math-formula-in-function-node-for-darkroom-timer-program/38452 "2021-01-03T13:22:03Z")
Hello, I am a newbie to the forums and Node Red too. I am using Node Red to control my darkroom equipment using 2 remote control sockets. The user inputs a time that triggers a counter, turns the light on and then when… --- ## [RaspberryPi NTP server messed by node red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberrypi-ntp-server-messed-by-node-red/38436)
**Author:** [@sylvanoMTL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sylvanoMTL)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 12:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberrypi-ntp-server-messed-by-node-red/38436 "2021-01-03T12:53:14Z")
Here is the description of my system: I have an ESP32 which connect to a Raspberry Pi configured as an access point. On my raspberry pi i have a NTP server : I installed ntpd and i modify the ntpd.conf to add the line… --- ## [How to parse an output from exec node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-parse-an-output-from-exec-node/38449)
**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2021 11:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-parse-an-output-from-exec-node/38449 "2021-01-03T11:59:41Z")
I probably should know, but can't remember. This is the flow: \[{"id":"21311374.ebd54c","type":"inject","z":"703c61ac.837e1","name":"","props":\[{"p":"payload"},{"p":"topic","vt":"str"}\],"repeat":"","crontab":"","once":f… [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?page=918) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?page=920)