# Set a value in a calender
**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-a-value-in-a-calender/84889
**Category:** General
**Created:** [24 January 2024 19:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-a-value-in-a-calender/84889 "2024-01-24T19:25:38Z")
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### Author:  [@emir122](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/emir122)
#### Post date: [24 January 2024 19:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-a-value-in-a-calender/84889/1 "2024-01-24T19:25:38Z")
Hi guys,
I'm very new to node-red and I am very unexperienced in all kinds of programming but I try my best.
I'm currently building a heater for new screed.
I have to set a certain temperature on day 1 (specific date) and then different temp on day 2. This is sent to a servo which controls the heating apparatus.
at best I'd like to have a calender on node-red UI, where I can set a value per date.
any ideas how i could address this topic...
many thanks
karl
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### Author:  [@marcus-j-davies](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marcus-j-davies)
#### Post date: [24 January 2024 20:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-a-value-in-a-calender/84889/2 "2024-01-24T20:00:04Z")
Welcome to the forums @emir122
Given Node RED can be extended to the Skys and back, I'll address 2 topics with you.
> at best I'd like to have a calender on node-red UI
If you mean the UI as in the flow editor, you wouldn't necessarily see a calendar in here, at least not in the traditional sense, if you want a UI or a dashboard of some kind, your options are.
- Node RED Dashboard (easier) : [node-red-dashboard (node) - Node-RED](https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-dashboard)
- UI Builder (Steeper learning curve, but more powerful) : [node-red-contrib-uibuilder (node) - Node-RED](https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-contrib-uibuilder)
> I have to set a certain temperature on day 1 (specific date) and then different temp on day 2. This is sent to a servo which controls the heating apparatus.
By far the below is what you are looking
> **[node-red-contrib-cron-plus](https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-contrib-cron-plus)**
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> A flexible scheduler (cron, solar events, fixed dates) node for Node-RED with full dynamic control and time zone support
Where I am going with this, is that Node RED is full of extensions, that facilitate your wildest dreams!
My suggestion is to start with **node-red-contrib-cron-plus** , and then take it from there, like setting schedules from a UI plugin - But first use it without a UI - so you get a feel of how to use Node RED.
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### Author:  [@emir122](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/emir122)
#### Post date: [24 January 2024 20:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-a-value-in-a-calender/84889/3 "2024-01-24T20:19:55Z")
I meant the Dashboard as UI.
Thanks for your input, i‘ll try cron plus.
I am sure further questions will come up 🤓
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### Author:  [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)
#### Post date: [24 January 2024 20:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-a-value-in-a-calender/84889/4 "2024-01-24T20:25:51Z")
> [@emir122](#):
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> I'm very new to node-red
If you have not already done so then watch this playlist: [Node-RED Essentials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyNBB9VCLmo1hyO-4fIZ08gqFcXBkHy-6). The videos are done by the developers of node-red. They're nice & short and to the point. You will understand a whole lot in about 1 hour. A small investment for a lot of gain.
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [23 April 2024 20:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-a-value-in-a-calender/84889/5 "2024-04-23T20:26:01Z")
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