# BigExec node input format

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [23 February 2022 12:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880 "2022-02-23T12:12:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![SS-Akhilesh-Appala](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/ss-akhilesh-appala/32/44482_2.png) [@SS-Akhilesh-Appala](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SS-Akhilesh-Appala)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2022 12:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880/1 "2022-02-23T12:12:28Z")

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HI Team @Colin, @Steve-Mcl,@HaroldPetersInskipp

I am using bigExec node for executing the command.

when I am triggering the arguments (strings) using inject node- the big exec is executing perfectly.  
But when I execute through API cal, It throws the below error.  
even the return of inject and function node is exactly the same.  
In sending the params function I am framing a string using 3 other inputs coming from the API call.  
in inject, I am directly giving the combination of string.

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PFA for flow file  
[flows (5).json](https://discourse.nodered.org/uploads/short-url/2fJotpqGg6wroVFKzokE0p7xYT8.json) (12.1 KB)

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**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/colin/32/17040_2.png) [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2022 12:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880/2 "2022-02-23T12:27:42Z")

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> [@SS-Akhilesh-Appala](#):
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> I am using bigExec node for executing the command.

Which feature of that node do you want to use that the standard node does not?

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**Author:** ![Steve-Mcl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/steve-mcl/32/4826_2.png) [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2022 13:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880/3 "2022-02-23T13:53:57Z")

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Which node causes the error (click the `node: ecablahblahblah` title in the debug sidebar)

If it is the big exec, then you will have to raise an issue with them.

If it is coming from the function, then you are doing something in the function (possibly using `JSON.stringify` on the msg object).

In simple terms, the `msg` object (when it comes from the HTTP In node) can NOT be cloned using regular techniques and the original `msg` that came from the HTTP In node **MUST** be maintained all the way to the HTTP Response node (which you do not have)

I believe this is documented in the HTTP In or HTTP Response nodes built in help.

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**Author:** ![SS-Akhilesh-Appala](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/ss-akhilesh-appala/32/44482_2.png) [@SS-Akhilesh-Appala](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SS-Akhilesh-Appala)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2022 15:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880/4 "2022-02-23T15:13:47Z")

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I am trying for an alternative for an standard node as it is giving some issue with the initial deployment

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**Author:** ![SS-Akhilesh-Appala](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/ss-akhilesh-appala/32/44482_2.png) [@SS-Akhilesh-Appala](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SS-Akhilesh-Appala)\
**Post date:** [23 February 2022 15:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880/5 "2022-02-23T15:14:59Z")

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Yes, @Steve-Mcl,  
it is actually coming from the big exec node.  
Regarding HTTP response node. I have actually cutdown the flow to make it simple and clear  
we actually have 200 and 500 in the end based on big-exec response  
I will try taking the request in the standard way mentioned in the document.

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**Author:** ![SS-Akhilesh-Appala](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/ss-akhilesh-appala/32/44482_2.png) [@SS-Akhilesh-Appala](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SS-Akhilesh-Appala)\
**Post date:** [2 March 2022 08:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880/6 "2022-03-02T08:12:59Z")

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HI @jacques44  
Can you please help me here, if i miss something?

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**Author:** ![Steve-Mcl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/steve-mcl/32/4826_2.png) [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Post date:** [2 March 2022 09:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880/7 "2022-03-02T09:41:17Z")

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There is no user named `@jacques44` on the forum.

> [@SS-Akhilesh-Appala](#):
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> Can you please help me here, if i miss something

Help with what? We have already stated use the built in exec node.

I know you said _"standard node as it is giving some issue with the initial deployment"_ but you never provided details.

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**Author:** ![SS-Akhilesh-Appala](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/ss-akhilesh-appala/32/44482_2.png) [@SS-Akhilesh-Appala](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SS-Akhilesh-Appala)\
**Post date:** [3 March 2022 02:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880/8 "2022-03-03T02:55:40Z")

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@Steve-Mcl  
I have raised this for the same, Please check this

> [@Exec node is not responding](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-is-not-responding/58740/4):
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> HI @zenofmud @Colin Please find the flow when I call get API with params for the 1st time after initial deployment of flow.EXEC node (will generate a file in destination) is not getting executed as expected and it's going to file access node where it will check for the generated output file. and when the call reaches the file access node it is throwing below error which means the file is not getting generated. But when we just open the EXEC node and click on done…

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**Author:** ![zenofmud](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/zenofmud/32/316_2.png) [@zenofmud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zenofmud)\
**Post date:** [3 March 2022 09:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880/9 "2022-03-03T09:47:01Z")

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One thing you have yet to do (in this thread or the other one) is provide a sample of what the HTTP statement you are using is. With out that, no one can easily test your flow.

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/uploads/nodered/original/1X/d073cd938eafa2e558d7c2cd59003b3ef4963033.png) [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [2 May 2022 09:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bigexec-node-input-format/58880/10 "2022-05-02T09:47:51Z")

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