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## [How to change value of a json object key without using function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-value-of-a-json-object-key-without-using-function-node/34253)

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**Author:** [@minhhn0205](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/minhhn0205)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2020 01:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-value-of-a-json-object-key-without-using-function-node/34253 "2020-10-15T01:26:01Z")

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Hi, I want to change the value mydb of a json object key DbName to another value without using function node with input as object name and key name. \[{"id":"bcd513be.ed647","type":"function","z":"ee38a730.b7ca38","na…

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## [Limitations of Converting IFTTT Applets to Node Red Flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/limitations-of-converting-ifttt-applets-to-node-red-flows/33848)

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**Author:** [@hepcat72](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hepcat72)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 23:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/limitations-of-converting-ifttt-applets-to-node-red-flows/33848 "2020-10-14T23:59:06Z")

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So IFTTT is putting up a pay wall tomorrow. They'd been sending me emails for awhile, but only now did I comprehend that I'm going to lose 80 of my 83 applets. I haven't created much new in IFTTT since I started using N…

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## [Node Red in docker. Access to GPIO](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-in-docker-access-to-gpio/34234)

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**Author:** [@solano8](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/solano8)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 22:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-in-docker-access-to-gpio/34234 "2020-10-14T22:23:51Z")

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I have been running Node Red on RPi3B for a while. Since many of my IoT-services has been ported to Docker, I thought it's time for Node Red as well. With docker run -d -it --restart=always --name nodered -p 1880:1880 …

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## [Isolated Pi Bridge](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/isolated-pi-bridge/33641)

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**Author:** [@awsteve](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/awsteve)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 20:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/isolated-pi-bridge/33641 "2020-10-14T20:52:12Z")

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We want to connect 2 isolated ethernet networks with Raspberry Pi's (and keep them isolated). One Pi needs to talk to a machine on a vendor network, the other needs to talk to our corporate network. We could do this wi…

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## [UI-Context-Menu shown at all connected browser sessions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-context-menu-shown-at-all-connected-browser-sessions/34126)

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**Author:** [@janosch](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/janosch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 19:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-context-menu-shown-at-all-connected-browser-sessions/34126 "2020-10-14T19:29:09Z")

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Hi all, i recently connect a ui\_button node to a ui\_context\_menu node to trigger a custom popup menu on button click. I realized, when I have two or more browser sessions opened on my dashboard (for instance from deskto…

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## [Location or method to query 'somewhere' for latest version # of NR?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/location-or-method-to-query-somewhere-for-latest-version-of-nr/34156)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 16:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/location-or-method-to-query-somewhere-for-latest-version-of-nr/34156 "2020-10-14T16:58:30Z")

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Want to setup a flow that checks the installed version of NR against 'somewhere' the version available. Check for updates type of thing? I guess I could page grab nodered.org? Or even better npm search? # npm search …

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## [Ng-bind-html cut html text?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ng-bind-html-cut-html-text/34248)

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**Author:** [@conan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/conan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 16:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ng-bind-html-cut-html-text/34248 "2020-10-14T16:21:18Z")

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Hello, I have a function node that produce a msg.payload like this: \<div class="ctimer\_block\_empty"\>\</div\> \<div id="00:00" class="ctimer\_block\_free" onClick="func1('00:00')"\>\</div\> \<div id="00:30" class="ctimer\_block\_f…

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## [Serial Output Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-output-node/34252)

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**Author:** [@Mungy123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mungy123)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 16:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-output-node/34252 "2020-10-14T16:13:03Z")

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NR v1.1.2 has settings in the Serial Output Node to add \\n to the end of the message (all works good !!!) I have an install of NR v1.1.3, the Serial Output Node menu has change, tried various settings cant get it to wor…

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## [Web-worldmap is not functioning even when I load a simple example](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-worldmap-is-not-functioning-even-when-i-load-a-simple-example/34185)

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**Author:** [@lowchen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lowchen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 15:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/web-worldmap-is-not-functioning-even-when-i-load-a-simple-example/34185 "2020-10-14T15:43:37Z")

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Hi there, I was very new to Node-red and I was exploring how to get started on the web-worldmap nodes. So I tried to import some examples to help me get started and surprisingly, when I deploy the flo and click inject (…

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## [Inject works to send to a SOAP web service but the same payload from a function doesnt?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inject-works-to-send-to-a-soap-web-service-but-the-same-payload-from-a-function-doesnt/34194)

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**Author:** [@jeffreys](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jeffreys)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 15:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/inject-works-to-send-to-a-soap-web-service-but-the-same-payload-from-a-function-doesnt/34194 "2020-10-14T15:07:40Z")

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If I wire up the inject to the purple GetChargeData it works. If I wire up the function to the GetChargeData it does NOT work even tho the strings are the same as seen in the debug window. The top one is the inject and …

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## [Single space getting passed to nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/single-space-getting-passed-to-nodes/34247)

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**Author:** [@Romprod](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Romprod)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 14:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/single-space-getting-passed-to-nodes/34247 "2020-10-14T14:45:10Z")

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Hi, I have a tasker receive node which spits text in to a flow but every so often it outputs the following which is causing issues. I've tried filtering out with a switch node but I can't seem to get the correct settin…

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## [Ui\_template mvc and scope of context/flow/global stores](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-mvc-and-scope-of-context-flow-global-stores/33635)

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**Author:** [@ozpos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ozpos)\
**Replies:** 126\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 14:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-mvc-and-scope-of-context-flow-global-stores/33635 "2020-10-14T14:04:49Z")

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Is there a simple diagram showing the whole of this ?

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## [Custom JS for running against the form](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-js-for-running-against-the-form/34140)

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**Author:** [@justin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/justin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 13:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-js-for-running-against-the-form/34140 "2020-10-14T13:26:59Z")

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I am new to node red, and I am trying to determine the mechanism (if any) for applying client-side javascript to run with/against the form. I have seen places with examples of jquery with a custom nodes forms, but have b…

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## [Delete and reinstall Node/NPM and Node Red WITHOUT removing current nodes, rPi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delete-and-reinstall-node-npm-and-node-red-without-removing-current-nodes-rpi/34201)

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**Author:** [@danieldean1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/danieldean1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 12:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delete-and-reinstall-node-npm-and-node-red-without-removing-current-nodes-rpi/34201 "2020-10-14T12:55:20Z")

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Hi all, thank you in advance for the assistance and please pardon the long post! Could someone please detail, or refer me to, the process for removing and reinstalling Node, and Node Red? BUT, I don't want to lose the p…

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## [Migrate multiple nodes to use new config node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/migrate-multiple-nodes-to-use-new-config-node/34237)

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**Author:** [@borpin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/borpin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 11:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/migrate-multiple-nodes-to-use-new-config-node/34237 "2020-10-14T11:47:50Z")

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Is there a quick way to change multiple nodes to use a different config node e.g. from one MQTT config to another, or does each one have to be done individually?

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## [Disabled tabs accessible](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disabled-tabs-accessible/34231)

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**Author:** [@Barmem](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Barmem)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 11:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disabled-tabs-accessible/34231 "2020-10-14T11:24:24Z")

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Disabled tabs still acessible trough direct link

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## [Led Node (change the imagem)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/led-node-change-the-imagem/34186)

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**Author:** [@pietrofduarte](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pietrofduarte)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 10:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/led-node-change-the-imagem/34186 "2020-10-14T10:50:20Z")

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Hi guys, anybody know if is possibly change this widget “LED” for another? Or if exist another way to put a different image here? I was thinking in use a presence-detector and use the image fa-male. I know that using the…

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## [CRC16/IBM generation for frame](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/crc16-ibm-generation-for-frame/34206)

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**Author:** [@Sabrovich](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sabrovich)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 08:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/crc16-ibm-generation-for-frame/34206 "2020-10-14T08:11:41Z")

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Hello, I am trying to generate a CRC16/IBM validation for a message confirmation. Message is an hexa string : 00000000000000F0C010500000007676574696E666F01 I must consider only from 0C to last 01 ie. 0C01050000000767…

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## [Node-RED must be restarted to enable upgraded modules](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-must-be-restarted-to-enable-upgraded-modules/7568)

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**Author:** [@Barabba11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Barabba11)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 07:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-must-be-restarted-to-enable-upgraded-modules/7568 "2020-10-14T07:59:56Z")

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Hi, I tried to update a module but it doesn't and display this, I tried to typ in console node-red-stop, node-red,start dut it didn't help, then I did a sudo restart and it worked. How to restart then Node red without r…

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## [Uninstalling/Installing node-red-contrib-google-oauth2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uninstalling-installing-node-red-contrib-google-oauth2/33955)

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**Author:** [@jitrah](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jitrah)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 07:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uninstalling-installing-node-red-contrib-google-oauth2/33955 "2020-10-14T07:34:45Z")

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Hi team, I'm trying to use node-red-contrib-google-oauth2 to connect to the Google Analytics Reporting API v4. I'm stuck in a loop where I needed to uninstall and re-install the node. I have uninstall from the "manage p…

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## [Mouseover text permanently shown](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mouseover-text-permanently-shown/34222)

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**Author:** [@Chorum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chorum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 06:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mouseover-text-permanently-shown/34222 "2020-10-14T06:37:22Z")

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Hello, i dont know how i did it but the mouseover text for deleting the debug protocoll and filter log are permanently shown. i cant read the ID's of the nodes atm :frowning: Anyone has an idea ? Greetings Chorum

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## [Adding Zigbee devices to nodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-zigbee-devices-to-nodered/34106)

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**Author:** [@2wheel-bandit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/2wheel-bandit)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 October 2020 22:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-zigbee-devices-to-nodered/34106 "2020-10-11T22:03:06Z")

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Sonoff/Zigbee bridge, flashed with Tasmota. ZHA integration in Home Assistant. Home Assistant (0.116.2) Overview page shows Zigbee devices and in Developer Tools/States they show up. How can I use the Zigbee devices in n…

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## [Bug: Dashboard elements lose positions when group constrained to single flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-dashboard-elements-lose-positions-when-group-constrained-to-single-flow/34208)

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**Author:** [@shimbone](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shimbone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2020 00:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-dashboard-elements-lose-positions-when-group-constrained-to-single-flow/34208 "2020-10-14T00:42:00Z")

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Hi everyone... I'm finding that if I constrain a dashboard group to only one flow, any spacing I build into the layout of dashboard elements gets lost every time flows are restarted. Well, the spacing isn't lost exactly…

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## [F.Y.I. node-red-contrib-random-item removes items from the array it selects from](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/f-y-i-node-red-contrib-random-item-removes-items-from-the-array-it-selects-from/34207)

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**Author:** [@zenofmud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zenofmud)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 October 2020 23:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/f-y-i-node-red-contrib-random-item-removes-items-from-the-array-it-selects-from/34207 "2020-10-13T23:11:17Z")

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I've opened an issue about this on GitHub (https://github.com/zachowj/node-red-contrib-random-item/issues/6) but I thought I'd mention it here incase someone ever uses the node and runs into this issue. The documentatio…

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\] node-red-contrib-waveshare-shield-adda-11010](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-waveshare-shield-adda-11010/34205)

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**Author:** [@VinceMulhollon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/VinceMulhollon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 October 2020 21:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-waveshare-shield-adda-11010/34205 "2020-10-13T21:52:44Z")

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Hi there Announcing node-red-contrib-waveshare-shield-adda-11010 which provides working nodes for every pin on this Raspberry Pi shield. The shield has a nice 24 bit AD converter with a 1% accurate VRef chip accepting …

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## [Adding data to a static flow variable Array?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-data-to-a-static-flow-variable-array/6856)

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**Author:** [@tcontrada](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tcontrada)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 October 2020 21:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-data-to-a-static-flow-variable-array/6856 "2020-10-13T21:20:53Z")

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Here is my code snippet for initializing my flow variable: var a = new Array(65); flow.set("myArray",a); In a Function Node I want to add the msg.payload to the myArray flow variable until I fill up the array. How do…

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## [Multiple counters on different modes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-counters-on-different-modes/34151)

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**Author:** [@Robindd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Robindd)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [13 October 2020 20:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/multiple-counters-on-different-modes/34151 "2020-10-13T20:26:00Z")

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Hi guys, Here I am again, as I was afraid already before trying to solve this issue.. Last time the help and guidance was great, so I'll give it 1 more shot on my issue. I spent again a few evenings trying to get my m…

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## [Selected wire on top](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/selected-wire-on-top/34199)

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**Author:** [@edje11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/edje11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 October 2020 20:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/selected-wire-on-top/34199 "2020-10-13T20:08:24Z")

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Some times it's hard to see where the connection wire is going. Clicking on the wire will highlight it, but because it's beneath other wires it's still not always clear where it's going. Request: When the wire is selec…

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## [Add in dependencies in package.json of docker image of node-red for adding new Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-in-dependencies-in-package-json-of-docker-image-of-node-red-for-adding-new-node/34176)

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**Author:** [@dhpatel177](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dhpatel177)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 October 2020 14:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-in-dependencies-in-package-json-of-docker-image-of-node-red-for-adding-new-node/34176 "2020-10-13T14:19:35Z")

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Hello , How to add in dependencies in package.json of docker image of node-red? For example i want to add a new nodes named Serial-In and Serial-Out. For that i want to add ""node-red-node-serialport": "~0.10.2"" in d…

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## [Cant to resolve that error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-to-resolve-that-error/34197)

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**Author:** [@Zerg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Zerg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 October 2020 19:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-to-resolve-that-error/34197 "2020-10-13T19:22:23Z")

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How can I find what I need to delete? For resolve that error. I downloaded a flow from the Internet, tried it and after deleted it. Now writes this error.

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