Use one button in two different groups or tabs in dashboard

[she]

Is it possible to use the same node (button or dropdown) in two different groups or tabs in dashboard? Does anyone know a workaround to this?

[Colin]

Why can you not just use two buttons, configured the same, and with outputs connected to the same flow?

[she]

I have tried that, but I am using many buttons (dropdowns and switches too for different purposes) in one group or tab.
Now on the second group or tab I want to reuse these buttons. I don't want my flow to contain way too many buttons that trigger the same variables.

[Colin]

I don't believe there is a way to do that.

[she]

Okay then, thanks anyway

[madhouse]

I'm a little lost on this. Could you provide an example of what you're doing? Chances are something could be simplified to accomplish what you want to do.

[raymeout]

Some time ago, there was a similar request, which you did find interesting, Colin

Feature request: show widget in multiple tabs/groups

Hello, I hope this is the right place to ask for a feature request. I did not find another solution for my requirement. First of all thank you for providing the dash board which is an easy to implement way to provide a front end for my home automation project. Request: I miss the ability of the dash board to show one and the same widget in several tabs/groups. This would allow to put a single widget in different contexts. Usage could be easy by extending the group drop down box in the proper…

I do as well see potential for many use cases (maybe because I was just searching for a way to do this in a better manner, instead of creating the very same button and input box multiple times).

[Colin]

@raymeout

there was a similar request, which you did find interesting, Colin

Apparently my interest has waned