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## [Reformat data from data export. Possibly jsonata?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reformat-data-from-data-export-possibly-jsonata/37067)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2020 13:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reformat-data-from-data-export-possibly-jsonata/37067 "2020-12-06T13:48:55Z")

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I built a dashboard some months ago to analyse local covid data and display it in a way which was quick & easy to digest by my family. But in the past 6 months, PHE (Public Heath England) have changed the format of thei…

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## [In the projects mode force the flows file into pretty mode](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/in-the-projects-mode-force-the-flows-file-into-pretty-mode/37077)

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**Author:** [@rogerjames99](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rogerjames99)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2020 13:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/in-the-projects-mode-force-the-flows-file-into-pretty-mode/37077 "2020-12-06T13:47:42Z")

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When flow files are committed in the project mode editor they are stored as a single line of text. This defeats the object of storing these files in a source control system. Also I thought one of the points of formats …

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## [Unable to install node-red-contrib-alexa-home-skill](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-node-red-contrib-alexa-home-skill/37068)

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**Author:** [@dedelajoie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dedelajoie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2020 10:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-install-node-red-contrib-alexa-home-skill/37068 "2020-12-06T10:06:17Z")

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Hello, node red does not want to install this flow I keep on receiving this error : ERR! code EINVALIDTAGNAME \[err\] npm \[err\] ERR! Invalid tag name ""~"3.10.4": Tags may not have any characters that encodeURICompon…

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## [Visual built tools required for modbus nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/visual-built-tools-required-for-modbus-nodes/37035)

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**Author:** [@NodeC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NodeC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2020 09:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/visual-built-tools-required-for-modbus-nodes/37035 "2020-12-06T09:37:15Z")

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Anyone could help? 2020-11-30T03:42:10.131Z Install : node-red-contrib-modbus 5.13.3 2020-11-30T03:42:10.144Z npm.cmd install --no-audit --no-update-notifier --no-fund --save --save-prefix=~ --production node-red-contr…

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## [Timers stored in context fire mqtt payloads when triggered](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timers-stored-in-context-fire-mqtt-payloads-when-triggered/16325)

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**Author:** [@ryanrdetzel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ryanrdetzel)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2020 05:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timers-stored-in-context-fire-mqtt-payloads-when-triggered/16325 "2020-12-06T05:07:47Z")

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I have a few problems I'm trying to solve. First, not very common but does happen. For fans, lights, etc I have timers to auto shut them off. Think motion lights, bathroom fan, etc. Humidity is too high bathroom fan com…

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## [Need CSS label help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-css-label-help/37024)

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**Author:** [@RASelkirk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RASelkirk)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2020 00:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-css-label-help/37024 "2020-12-06T00:09:25Z")

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Hi All, I built a CSS label for my UI and can get the numbers to show, but! I need help finding out what element the "value" is called by so I can manipulate it. All the CSS code I've found so far only works with the la…

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## [How to seperate value from incoming msg.payload?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-seperate-value-from-incoming-msg-payload/287)

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**Author:** [@Madhumati](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Madhumati)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 22:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-seperate-value-from-incoming-msg-payload/287 "2020-12-05T22:05:11Z")

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\[image\] I want to seperate out the value from incoming message as red marked into screenshot…then only I can update this vale to counter dashboard. please help me hoe to sepertae out the value? BR Madhumati

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## [Having fun with SVG - pushing images](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/having-fun-with-svg-pushing-images/37029)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 22:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/having-fun-with-svg-pushing-images/37029 "2020-12-05T22:00:01Z")

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Hi folks, After a very heavy week at work I "really" wanted to do something fun this evening... Had been experimenting a bit last week with "foreign objects" in SVG. Seems that it is also possible to use a html video …

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## [Function with two outputs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-with-two-outputs/37050)

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**Author:** [@Urs-Eppenberger](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Urs-Eppenberger)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 20:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-with-two-outputs/37050 "2020-12-05T20:34:07Z")

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Dear colleagues I'm not new to node-red, but I'm no programming experts neither. While working on a flow, I tried to figure out how to create more than one message in a function node. I did read the documentation abou…

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## [HTML + FTP upload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-ftp-upload/37037)

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**Author:** [@nuiler](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nuiler)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 20:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/html-ftp-upload/37037 "2020-12-05T20:33:36Z")

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feinstaub-flows.json (5.3 KB) I am an absolute beginner. But I have already been able to implement a few small things. Now I want to integrate data from my fine dust sensor on my homepage. The readout of the fine dust s…

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## [Collapse/expand (open/close) group via ui\_control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/collapse-expand-open-close-group-via-ui-control/36461)

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**Author:** [@adm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/adm)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 19:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/collapse-expand-open-close-group-via-ui-control/36461 "2020-12-05T19:49:02Z")

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Hi, I'm trying to use the newly added function (since dashboard version 2.20.0) to expand/collapse groups via open/close command with the similar syntax as used for show/hide. (according to this post: https://discourse…

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## [Error: EREMOTEIO: remote I/O error,](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-eremoteio-remote-i-o-error/37063)

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**Author:** [@gundumbstyle](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gundumbstyle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 18:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-eremoteio-remote-i-o-error/37063 "2020-12-05T18:47:14Z")

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I am a beginner, and I need help. Node red red won't start. It is saying this: Starting as a systemd service. 5 Dec 10:30:34 - \[info\] Welcome to Node-RED =================== 5 Dec 10:30:34 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v1…

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## [Problems with node-red-contrib-i2c after 0.7.4 update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-node-red-contrib-i2c-after-0-7-4-update/37051)

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**Author:** [@SonoraTechnical](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SonoraTechnical)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 17:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-node-red-contrib-i2c-after-0-7-4-update/37051 "2020-12-05T17:39:20Z")

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Having issues with i2c nodes since yesterday following the application of the node-red-contrib-i2c 0.7.4 update. bus addresses are invalid. I haven't changed anything with the bus address in any of the nodes (they re…

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## [Node-red-contribi2c (SHT31)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contribi2c-sht31/37056)

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**Author:** [@JEAN-MICHEL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JEAN-MICHEL)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 17:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contribi2c-sht31/37056 "2020-12-05T17:19:37Z")

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Hi! I have a problem with i2C-scan with node-red. My Flow just uses i2c Scan and node debug. A SHT31 (temperature and humidity) is connected on Raspberry pi 4. It is detected with the console and the command i2cdetect …

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## [Reset counter issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reset-counter-issue/37040)

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**Author:** [@unknown00088](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/unknown00088)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 17:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reset-counter-issue/37040 "2020-12-05T17:03:10Z")

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Hello, I'm new with node red and programing so please do not destroy me for stupid questions. In sweat, tears and blo0d I created this: var count=context.get('count') || 0; count +=1; msg.payload=count; context.set('co…

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## [Bash command not found](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bash-command-not-found/37048)

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**Author:** [@vikozo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vikozo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 16:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bash-command-not-found/37048 "2020-12-05T16:11:43Z")

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hello i have found this flow, which scan a network, the output is just empty so i added a second msg.payload where i got a error /bin/bash: sudo: command not found my node Red is in a Containers on my pi itself it wou…

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## [Trigger node question](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-node-question/37045)

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**Author:** [@Dave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dave)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 12:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-node-question/37045 "2020-12-05T12:28:22Z")

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I see in the trigger node properties flow. and global. what are they for ? I searched but cannot seam to find any example. Can I use something like flow. get('foo') in that field, (I tried that but it syntax appears…

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## [Node-red-log to dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-log-to-dashboard/37034)

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**Author:** [@AungKL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AungKL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 12:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-log-to-dashboard/37034 "2020-12-05T12:05:56Z")

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Hi Dude, I'd like to display Node Red Log in dashboard. I've tried to write some here from this Reference. But it's not successful. \[{"id":"ba032ebd.36c98","type":"tab","label":"Flow 1","disabled":false,"info":""},{"i…

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## [Gauge: decimal digits and payload with spaces](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-decimal-digits-and-payload-with-spaces/36975)

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**Author:** [@Lupin\_III](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Lupin_III)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 10:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-decimal-digits-and-payload-with-spaces/36975 "2020-12-05T10:23:03Z")

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Hi, I'm using a gouge node and I know that in Value format: is possible manage payload with spaces as msg.payload\["what you want"\]. is possible define decimal digits directly within the value format as {{msg.payload.wh…

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## [Identifying nodes in the NR metrics log?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/identifying-nodes-in-the-nr-metrics-log/36980)

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**Author:** [@shimbone](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shimbone)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 08:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/identifying-nodes-in-the-nr-metrics-log/36980 "2020-12-05T08:50:05Z")

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I need to understand what is driving the load on my NR server. The metrics log (set metrics = true in the logging section of settings.js) seems to contain the data that I need-- essentially which nodes are being run, wh…

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## [Change node: add / Delete property in json](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-node-add-delete-property-in-json/37027)

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**Author:** [@ej3359](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ej3359)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2020 06:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-node-add-delete-property-in-json/37027 "2020-12-05T06:34:48Z")

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Hello, i have a json like this: \[ { "externalDeviceId": "b827ebe81d30.2", "deviceCookie": { "updatedcookie": "old or new value" }, "friendlyName": "Z2 Perron\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\u0000\\…

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## [Change location of Projects folder](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-location-of-projects-folder/37005)

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**Author:** [@Filipus24](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Filipus24)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2020 21:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-location-of-projects-folder/37005 "2020-12-04T21:39:16Z")

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I have started working with Node-RED Projects recently and I like that feature very much. The one thing that bothers me however is the default location of those projects. Once you enable projects, they automatically get …

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## [Is Today() Between Two Dates?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-today-between-two-dates/37012)

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**Author:** [@rcblackwell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rcblackwell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2020 20:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-today-between-two-dates/37012 "2020-12-04T20:25:03Z")

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I'm new to Node-Red; struggling to learn code that may be applied in a (Function) node. I've written the following which tests to see if todays date falls between November 15th of the current year and January 31 of the f…

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## [Is it possible to develop decision logic on Node-RED?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-develop-decision-logic-on-node-red/36875)

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**Author:** [@dirkaka](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dirkaka)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2020 18:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-develop-decision-logic-on-node-red/36875 "2020-12-04T18:44:20Z")

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Hey everyone, I'm new to Node-RED, my aim is to develop decisions logics on node-red. Is this possible on node-RED platform? If yes, how and where do i start? Thank you all

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## [Dashboard button not refreshed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-button-not-refreshed/36997)

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**Author:** [@martyouel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/martyouel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2020 18:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-button-not-refreshed/36997 "2020-12-04T18:13:08Z")

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Hi, Based on some research here I built a flow to manage my icon of a button for my light. My flow start with a node that listen to the current state of my light. If state is OFF I send this icon : node.send({ui\_con…

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## [Unable to start node-red in Windows 10](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-start-node-red-in-windows-10/37007)

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**Author:** [@hsiehkctaiwan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hsiehkctaiwan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2020 17:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-start-node-red-in-windows-10/37007 "2020-12-04T17:49:29Z")

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I got issue on node-red in windows 10. It just exited without starting web portal. Any clue? C:\\Users\\hsieh\>node -v v14.15.1 C:\\Users\\hsieh\>npm -v 6.14.8 C:\\Users\\hsieh\>node-red 4 Dec 22:57:29 - \[info\] Welcome to…

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## [Dashboard Chart X Label](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-chart-x-label/36800)

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**Author:** [@PauloSilva98](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PauloSilva98)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2020 16:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-chart-x-label/36800 "2020-12-04T16:16:52Z")

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Hey guys I am trying to display in a chart the geographical location of an autonomous surface boat. I managing to get all the position coordinates to said chart but I don't know how to properly change the X label so I c…

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## [Collect data from multiple PLCs on different networks](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/collect-data-from-multiple-plcs-on-different-networks/36996)

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**Author:** [@vasco123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vasco123)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2020 14:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/collect-data-from-multiple-plcs-on-different-networks/36996 "2020-12-04T14:47:01Z")

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I'm working on a project which the purpose is to collect data from a steering unit similar to a PLC. This unit is steering a fountain and i am using Node-RED to collect data from it. I can receive data from it if Node-RE…

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## [Unable to start node red (windows 10)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-start-node-red-windows-10/14109)

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**Author:** [@hbranum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hbranum)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2020 13:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-start-node-red-windows-10/14109 "2020-12-04T13:54:43Z")

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Hello, I am new to node-red and cannot seem to get it to launch. Here are the steps I have taken: install Node.js executed command "npm install -g --unsafe-perm node-red" in cmd executed command "npm install --global -…

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## [Websocket ETIMEOUT errors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/websocket-etimeout-errors/36916)

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**Author:** [@ScottJ2505](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ScottJ2505)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2020 13:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/websocket-etimeout-errors/36916 "2020-12-04T13:24:17Z")

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Hello, I am hoping someone can assist me in resolving the following connect errors being thrown in the Node-Red console. Dec 15:34:19 - \[warn\] \[deconz-server:zigbee-temp-sensor\] WebSocket error: Error: connect ETIMEDOU…

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