Email logged file

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Hi All,

I have node red collecting data from a USB serial port. The data comes in, gets a timestamp added to it and then sent onto a log file on the Raspberry Pi desktop.

I would like Nodered to then automatically email the stored log file every 6 hours to a pre-set email address. I can get Nodered to send emails just fine but cannot for the life of me work out how to send the log file!

Thanks for the help.

Nick

2

Well the info on the right should help you... it points to creating a msg.attachments array pointing at the file. A function like this

msg.attachments = [
    {   
        filename: 'yourfile.log',
        path: '/path/to/yourfile.log' 
    }
];
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Thanks for the help! Still struggling though, i have no idea how to do this.

Do I put the function node you mentioned before or after log file node?

I cant believe its so hard to send an automatic email of a log file a few times a day!

Many thanks

Nick

4

after the file log node would be best.
If you are able to share your flow file it would be easier to advise.

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6

Thanks - heres the pic.
The function node in between the serial port and the log simply adds a timestamp.
Thanks

Nick

7

I was thinking more the actual flow file