# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?page=969 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 970 --- ## [Causing a HTTP-IN node to process a request from an independent http server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/causing-a-http-in-node-to-process-a-request-from-an-independent-http-server/34949)
**Author:** [@btsimonh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/btsimonh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 17:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/causing-a-http-in-node-to-process-a-request-from-an-independent-http-server/34949 "2020-10-28T17:23:03Z")
Hi All, we have been using Node-Red in production for some years now, and everybody who knows me here knows I'm a big fan. Up to this point we have mostly been using NR on local machines with no incoming internet acces… --- ## [Color changes but not icon in slider node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/color-changes-but-not-icon-in-slider-node/34966)
**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 16:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/color-changes-but-not-icon-in-slider-node/34966 "2020-10-28T16:27:20Z")
Check this out... Two flows. One drives color and icon via ui\_control. The other flow drives the icon and color as the documentation suggests can be done. But, the non-ui\_control method appears inconsistent... color c… --- ## [Input is not on the left-hand menu at all](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/input-is-not-on-the-left-hand-menu-at-all/34964)
**Author:** [@gulhanvb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gulhanvb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 16:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/input-is-not-on-the-left-hand-menu-at-all/34964 "2020-10-28T16:11:47Z")
I do not see input on the left-hand side at all. Any guesses why? --- ## [Get JSON response from TCP input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-json-response-from-tcp-input/34958)
**Author:** [@sid99](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sid99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 15:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-json-response-from-tcp-input/34958 "2020-10-28T15:29:55Z")
I need some help with how to convert an input received from a TCP input node to a JSON object in Node Red. I am using Logstash, which is tailing a csv file(which gets updated every 5 minutes) and then sending it to the … --- ## [Node-Red / Gitlab CI/CD](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-gitlab-ci-cd/34968)
**Author:** [@Clouard-Dista](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Clouard-Dista)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 15:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-gitlab-ci-cd/34968 "2020-10-28T15:15:30Z")
Hello everyone, On my project we are on version 1.1, and I would like to do functional tests of my subflow in node-red, and imperatively be able to execute them with the gilab CI/CD. Is it possible to do this on node-re… --- ## [Search for data in msg. payload based on values within payload. Is this possible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/search-for-data-in-msg-payload-based-on-values-within-payload-is-this-possible/34882)
**Author:** [@NoMercyMike](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NoMercyMike)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 15:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/search-for-data-in-msg-payload-based-on-values-within-payload-is-this-possible/34882 "2020-10-28T15:08:33Z")
Hi, I'm using node red for a while now as rule engine for my home automation system. Now I've stumbled over a problem, I cannot solve by myself. Every idea how to solve is highly welcome :slight\_smile: The problem is h… --- ## [Assign IP and Port of MQTT node dynamically](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/assign-ip-and-port-of-mqtt-node-dynamically/34890)
**Author:** [@Verina](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Verina)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 14:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/assign-ip-and-port-of-mqtt-node-dynamically/34890 "2020-10-28T14:49:46Z")
I need to assign IP and Port values (rectangles in picture) of MQTT node depending on a value from UI. Is there a way to do so? --- ## [Help configuring NORA & Google Assistant (Smart Speaker)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-configuring-nora-google-assistant-smart-speaker/34840)
**Author:** [@kes](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kes)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 14:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-configuring-nora-google-assistant-smart-speaker/34840 "2020-10-28T14:41:19Z")
I have a load of urls that I use to switch lights on and off (not MQTT). eg I can turn the desk lamp on and off with these urls in a browser. Desk light on http:// 192.168.1.50/?s1-2on Desk light off http://192.16… --- ## [File from Node-RED is attached](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-from-node-red-is-attached/34962)
**Author:** [@josekavunkal](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/josekavunkal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 14:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-from-node-red-is-attached/34962 "2020-10-28T14:24:00Z")
When I attach a file to email and send to my email ID all works but I can see a text "File from Node-RED is attached" in the email above the attachment. Type of the node I am using is "e-mail". Is there a way to chang… --- ## [New input before finishing previous one](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-input-before-finishing-previous-one/34953)
**Author:** [@crester](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/crester)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 14:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-input-before-finishing-previous-one/34953 "2020-10-28T14:08:00Z")
Hello My current problem is having a flow with some http requests and calcs that is working well while receiving data between intervals, that give it enough time to process and finish. But I have seen that receiving da… --- ## [Increase Font Size of Widgets in different Groups](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/increase-font-size-of-widgets-in-different-groups/34948)
**Author:** [@kevinksdroid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kevinksdroid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 13:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/increase-font-size-of-widgets-in-different-groups/34948 "2020-10-28T13:06:44Z")
Hi, so I went through this https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-bigger-font/229 and figured out how to increase the size of Text in the dashboard theme as a whole. However, I would like to change the font size of diff… --- ## [Convert working curl command into Node-Red flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-working-curl-command-into-node-red-flow/34927)
**Author:** [@Tico](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tico)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 12:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-working-curl-command-into-node-red-flow/34927 "2020-10-28T12:48:37Z")
I have a working curl command I'm trying to integrate into Node-Red. I have a Change node in front of a HTTP request node, but I'm stuck trying to figure out the correct formatting required. Here's the curl command - c… --- ## [Modbus communication buffer parser to bigint64](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-communication-buffer-parser-to-bigint64/34941)
**Author:** [@Adri\_gl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Adri_gl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 11:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-communication-buffer-parser-to-bigint64/34941 "2020-10-28T11:17:30Z")
i have problem converting to big integer from 4 element array like in picture. The configuration is as follows: when i convert to an int32 i have the data on the second item of the array, but when i convert to an b… --- ## [Error connecting to mongo db database](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-connecting-to-mongo-db-database/34932)
**Author:** [@bachloo.rahul](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bachloo.rahul)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 10:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-connecting-to-mongo-db-database/34932 "2020-10-28T10:00:40Z")
I am using mongo db node inorder to connect to my mongodb database which is installed on my pc,but i am getting this error --- ## [Func-Exec node - NodeRed Crash](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/func-exec-node-nodered-crash/34929)
**Author:** [@softy2k](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/softy2k)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 09:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/func-exec-node-nodered-crash/34929 "2020-10-28T09:19:19Z")
Hello I encountered a rather strange situation, I don't know if this is normal or if there is a problem in the func-exec. In other words, I expected the func-exec to generate an error, not to crash the NodeRed. Someone… --- ## [Stage and revert specific changes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stage-and-revert-specific-changes/34936)
**Author:** [@danielo515](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/danielo515)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 08:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stage-and-revert-specific-changes/34936 "2020-10-28T08:44:57Z")
Hello. I just activated node-red projects feature, being a git geek this made me very happy. I was expecting to be able to stage/revert/unstage specific node changes, so I can undo errors and just commits the part I'm … --- ## [Web scraping to grab an items price, but coming back empty](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-scraping-to-grab-an-items-price-but-coming-back-empty/34894)
**Author:** [@clandestine-avocado](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/clandestine-avocado)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 07:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-scraping-to-grab-an-items-price-but-coming-back-empty/34894 "2020-10-28T07:21:56Z")
I'm trying to grab price data from this page via HTTP request. The price appears to be in \
$146.63 \. So, in the HTML Node, I set the Selector field to .sc-fznMnq biVOqy (following the e… --- ## [Node-RED Flows Disappearing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flows-disappearing/34919)
**Author:** [@liiontamer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/liiontamer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 07:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flows-disappearing/34919 "2020-10-28T07:18:54Z")
Hi, Having an issue with my flows disappearing on startup - it's happened about 3 times over the last 2 months. My Node-RED instance runs on my laptop and I only switch on the instance when I need to do some work on it… --- ## [Should I use a split node or a loop?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/should-i-use-a-split-node-or-a-loop/34922)
**Author:** [@minhhn0205](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/minhhn0205)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 07:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/should-i-use-a-split-node-or-a-loop/34922 "2020-10-28T07:04:25Z")
Hi, I have a folder (\*C:\\Temp\\Data\*) containing zip files, in each zip file there will be many csv files For each zip file I need to extract, then check if the csv files inside it are properly or incorrectly formatte… --- ## [Joystick/automatic returning slider](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/joystick-automatic-returning-slider/34880)
**Author:** [@meesm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/meesm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 06:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/joystick-automatic-returning-slider/34880 "2020-10-28T06:44:22Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Mees and I'm starting out with NodeRED. For a small project I would like to controll a small RC car from the NodeRED dashboard. I would like to either make these based on template nodes or (… --- ## [Array of data into a chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-of-data-into-a-chart/34905)
**Author:** [@William](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/William)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2020 05:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-of-data-into-a-chart/34905 "2020-10-28T05:51:46Z")
Hey gents - I've seen a couple of similar threads but couldn't really find a solution I have an array of data coming into node red on a raspberry pi 4 from an Allen Bradley PLC via Modbus TCP 10/27/2020, 9:19:05 PMnode… --- ## [MongoDb Connection issue](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mongodb-connection-issue/34896)
**Author:** [@bachloo.rahul](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bachloo.rahul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2020 14:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mongodb-connection-issue/34896 "2020-10-27T14:45:09Z")
I have installed mongodb database on my pc.So,now I would like to find the settings for mongodb inorder to make connection with database.Also would like to know about to how to use date picker node for seeing data in a r… --- ## [Advanced join msg post split](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/advanced-join-msg-post-split/34867)
**Author:** [@mannharleen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mannharleen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2020 23:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/advanced-join-msg-post-split/34867 "2020-10-27T23:17:23Z")
After using "Split", how would I "Join" the message parts into 1 such that it can handle join on payload as well as some other properties of the msg. Eg: // with input = { "\_msgid": "...", "payload": \["a", "b"\] } … --- ## [Inject node runs late sometimes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inject-node-runs-late-sometimes/30365)
**Author:** [@murraybrandon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/murraybrandon)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2020 23:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inject-node-runs-late-sometimes/30365 "2020-10-27T23:12:47Z")
Hi folks, I have set up the Inject node to trigger an audible reminder using Google Home at 3.55pm on a Tuesday. But sometimes (not every day) it happens a random time later, say 4.10pm! I am running Node Red on a Rasp… --- ## [🎉 Node-RED 1.2.2 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-1-2-2-released/34528)
**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2020 23:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-1-2-2-released/34528 "2020-10-27T23:11:53Z")
We've published Node-RED 1.2.2. This fixes the reported issue with the 'Restart Flows' deploy option. It also improves the 'recovered nodes' handling to cover more scenarios where a node's z property is invalid. --- ## [Connect to a network from node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-to-a-network-from-node-red/34814)
**Author:** [@John\_Barry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/John_Barry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2020 20:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-to-a-network-from-node-red/34814 "2020-10-27T20:47:36Z")
Hi, Is there a way to scan and connect to a new network natively in node-red? I would like to boot the screen into kiosk mode so the operators don't have access to the desktop but can connect through the UI --- ## [Worldmap Contextmenu](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-contextmenu/34908)
**Author:** [@CrunkFX](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CrunkFX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2020 20:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-contextmenu/34908 "2020-10-27T20:37:57Z")
Hey there, I started working on building my own interactive map via the NR Worldmap. But somehow i can´t figure out on how to create a context menu. If i take a look into the readme it says "setting the appropriate prop… --- ## [Node's installation failed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-installation-failed/34885)
**Author:** [@nada3s](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nada3s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2020 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodes-installation-failed/34885 "2020-10-27T19:13:02Z")
Hello I am working on the multitech gateway ( AEP 1.7.4) where node-red (0.15.3 version) is already pre-installed. I want to install node-red-dashboard and some other nodes but it always failes. Please I need your hel… --- ## [URL in msg.payload to play audio, UI Template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/url-in-msg-payload-to-play-audio-ui-template/34858)
**Author:** [@ArneR](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ArneR)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2020 18:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/url-in-msg-payload-to-play-audio-ui-template/34858 "2020-10-27T18:33:17Z")
Hello I am looking to send a URL to a UI template by means of a dropdown to play an internet radio. I can send the URL (I get the correct url in the debug). However, the audio will not play if the URL is entered via "{… --- ## [Best way to parse Json object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-way-to-parse-json-object/34902)
**Author:** [@quito96](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/quito96)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2020 17:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-way-to-parse-json-object/34902 "2020-10-27T17:39:32Z")
Hi there, i get a json object via MQTT from a CO2 sensor and need a tip how to extract the value of svalue 1129 and 23.0. the value 1129 is 5 or 4 digits. Example: {"idx":1,"RSSI":6,"nvalue":0,"svalue":"1129;23.0;3302… [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?page=968) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?page=970)