# Node-red to influxdb atlas scientific

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**Created:** [3 May 2022 10:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-influxdb-atlas-scientific/62114 "2022-05-03T10:59:30Z")\
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> [@btbr](#):
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> being stupid

Nope, not stupid at all. This is a very common issue with InfluxDB. It takes the data type from the first message you send it. It then will not change it.

> [@btbr](#):
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> I don't understand what 'drop and recreate the measure' means?

To be honest, if you are just getting started, I would recommend dropping (deleting) the whole database and starting again.

Here is an article I posted ages back about terminology and recommended structure in InfluxDB in case it helps. [Need more detailed information on influxdb - General - Node-RED Forum (nodered.org)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-more-detailed-information-on-influxdb/36885/5)

And don't worry, InfluxDB is mind-twisting to get started on but once you've set it up, it all "just works".

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