# \#suggestion

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## [Using simpler globar variables \`RED.f.myVar\`](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-simpler-globar-variables-red-f-myvar/101179)

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**Author:** [@PizzaProgram](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PizzaProgram)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2026 14:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-simpler-globar-variables-red-f-myvar/101179 "2026-06-07T14:50:50Z")

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I'm currently a bit frustrated why it has to be sooooo complicated to use always these flow.get() .set() methods to simply store a variable in memory? I know I can make my own "utility functions", but still I have to de…

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## [Function node: msg properties tab definition](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-msg-properties-tab-definition/101133)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2026 08:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-msg-properties-tab-definition/101133 "2026-06-01T08:32:12Z")

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Hi There, Just out of interest, is there any work being done on definition of msg properties required/used by a function nodes? What I'm thinking of is a specification of "possible" properties that are accessed on a ms…