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<p><strong>UPDATE:</strong> Since this article was published, it's worth noting a couple of important updates:</p>
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<li>FlexDash is no longer maintained and supported.</li>
<li><a href="https://dashboard.flowfuse.com">Node-RED Dashboard 2.0</a> has been released, which is a new, modern dashboard stack for Node-RED, and offers all of the benefits of the original "Node-RED Dashboard", plus more.</li>
<li><a href="/platform/dashboard/">Node-RED Dashboard 2.0</a> has been released, which is a new, modern dashboard stack for Node-RED, and offers all of the benefits of the original "Node-RED Dashboard", plus more.</li>
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### Dashboard - third place

***Important Update: New Generation of Node-RED Dashboard Released:*** *A new generation of the outdated and unmaintained Node-RED Dashboard has been released to replace it. Introducing [Node-RED Dashboard 2.0](https://dashboard.flowfuse.com/), built on Vue.js, offering significantly more versatility than its predecessor. This new dashboard, managed by FlowFuse, is designed to allow full customization, addressing the limitations of the previous version.*
***Important Update: New Generation of Node-RED Dashboard Released:*** *A new generation of the outdated and unmaintained Node-RED Dashboard has been released to replace it. Introducing [Node-RED Dashboard 2.0](/platform/dashboard/), built on Vue.js, offering significantly more versatility than its predecessor. This new dashboard, managed by FlowFuse, is designed to allow full customization, addressing the limitations of the previous version.*

*Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 retains most of the widgets and concepts from the old version, so transitioning from Node-RED Dashboard 1.0 to 2.0 is easy. For a full feature comparison you can check out the [Migration Guide](https://dashboard.flowfuse.com/user/migration.html).

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Available on FlowFuse Cloud, the Assistant offers:

- **Quick Function Node Creation**: Add function nodes to your flow without dragging from the palette
- **In-line Code Generation**: Generate JavaScript code for function nodes, JSON for JSON editors, and Vue.js for FlowFuse Dashboard ui-template widgets
- **In-line Code Generation**: Generate JavaScript code for function nodes, JSON for JSON editors, and Vue.js for [FlowFuse Dashboard](/platform/dashboard/) ui-template widgets
- **Flow Explainer**: Select nodes and click "Explain Flows" to understand what they do

FlowFuse Assistant helps developers work faster and smarter with Node-RED. [Start your free trial](https://app.flowfuse.com/account/create) to experience AI-powered Node-RED development on FlowFuse Cloud.
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Our monthly Node-RED AMA session will have a special focus on debugging. Nick and Rob will lead us through some useful debug workflows to show how they approach debugging Node-RED applications. During the live coding sessions there will be opportunities for attendees to ask questions in real-time. Join us to learn from the experts on the tips and tricks for debugging Node-RED flows.

### Getting Started with Node-RED Dashboard
How can you use Node-RED to create dashboards and interactive graphs of your data? The answer is the Node-RED Dashboard node, the most popular node in the Node-RED community. In this webinar, Rob Marcer will take you through the steps of how to get started with the Node-RED Dashboard. [Register today](/webinars/2023/getting-started-nodered-dashboard/).
How can you use Node-RED to create dashboards and interactive graphs of your data? The answer is the [Node-RED Dashboard](/platform/dashboard/) node, the most popular node in the Node-RED community. In this webinar, Rob Marcer will take you through the steps of how to get started with the Node-RED Dashboard. [Register today](/webinars/2023/getting-started-nodered-dashboard/).

## From our Blog

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<p><strong>UPDATE:</strong> Since this article was published, Node-RED Dashboard (1.0) has been <a href="https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announcement-node-red-dashboard-v1-deprecation-notice/89006" target="_blank">deprecated</a>.</p>
<p>Instead, it is recommended to use <a href="https://dashboard.flowfuse.com/">FlowFuse Dashboard (Dashboard 2.0)</a> which is a more modern and feature-rich dashboard solution for Node-RED.</p>
<p>Instead, it is recommended to use <a href="/platform/dashboard/">FlowFuse Dashboard (Dashboard 2.0)</a> which is a more modern and feature-rich dashboard solution for Node-RED.</p>
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### The Importance of Persisting Chart Data
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## The first three Blueprints

In the coming weeks, we'll be releasing a multitude of blueprints tailored for diverse use cases. However, we decided to start with with three foundational manufacturing applications designed with the [Node-RED Dashboard 2.0](https://dashboard.flowfuse.com/).
In the coming weeks, we'll be releasing a multitude of blueprints tailored for diverse use cases. However, we decided to start with with three foundational manufacturing applications designed with the [Node-RED Dashboard 2.0](/platform/dashboard/).

### ANDON Operator Terminal
The Andon Operator Terminal is designed to be at the start of an Andon process, allowing end-users to report any issues with the cell to a supervisor.
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Data acquisition was always possible without FlowFuse, however we’ve improved on the status quo through the [Certified Nodes](/integrations/?certified=1) program. A nascent program that vets often used custom nodes from the community to ensure business readiness and validate nodes to ensure there’s no malicious code installed.

Further, this year we’ve started [Dashboard 2.0](https://dashboard.flowfuse.com/). The development of the successor of [node-red-dashboard](https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-dashboard), which is built on deprecated technology and effectively on life-support. The development of the new Dashboard technology has taken massive steps and it’s very stable. Feature parity is not yet achieved, though we’re happy with the adoption of Dashboard 2.0 and the community [reporting issues and improvements](https://github.com/FlowFuse/node-red-dashboard/issues).
Further, this year we’ve started [Dashboard 2.0](/platform/dashboard/). The development of the successor of [node-red-dashboard](https://flows.nodered.org/node/node-red-dashboard), which is built on deprecated technology and effectively on life-support. The development of the new Dashboard technology has taken massive steps and it’s very stable. Feature parity is not yet achieved, though we’re happy with the adoption of Dashboard 2.0 and the community [reporting issues and improvements](https://github.com/FlowFuse/node-red-dashboard/issues).

With the product improvements to FlowFuse, we’ve empowered large audiences to try and adopt the product. We’ve seen adoption in many areas:

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![csv dashboard](./images/csv-dashboard.png)

This simple flow allows the user to visualize data from a CSV in the Node-RED Dashboard. The button then allows the user to initiate a request to send the data to the next step. This next step could be anything from loading into a SQL database to saving it.
This simple flow allows the user to visualize data from a CSV in the [Node-RED Dashboard](/platform/dashboard/). The button then allows the user to initiate a request to send the data to the next step. This next step could be anything from loading into a SQL database to saving it.

### Instructions ###
1. Install Node-RED Dashboard 2.0. Follow these [instructions](/blog/2024/03/dashboard-getting-started/) to install.
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We're making it possible to expose the choice of a configuration node in the Subflow properties - so each instance can be customised even further.

Another common use for this will be with Node-RED Dashboard - which uses config nodes to set the location of a widget. With Node-RED today, you cannot really use dashboard nodes inside subflows as you end up with multiple copies of the widgets all packed into the same group. With this update, you'll be able to configure the subflow instance with exactly what dashboard group to place its contents into.
Another common use for this will be with [Node-RED Dashboard](/platform/dashboard/) - which uses config nodes to set the location of a widget. With Node-RED today, you cannot really use dashboard nodes inside subflows as you end up with multiple copies of the widgets all packed into the same group. With this update, you'll be able to configure the subflow instance with exactly what dashboard group to place its contents into.

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tldr: "This guide shows how to build a secure admin-only page in Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 using FlowFuse user authentication and the Multiuser Addon. By storing admin usernames in global context and wiring a ui-event through a switch node to a ui-control widget, you can dynamically show or hide the admin page based on the logged-in user's role, while keeping the page hidden by default for all other users."
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Managing and analyzing increasing amounts of data becomes crucial for organizations. Dashboard 2.0 and Node-RED help organizations access the data, normalize it, and visualize it. But what about controlling who can access what data? That's where an admin-only page comes in. Now With Node-RED Dashboard 2.0, we can also create robust and secure admin-only pages easily. In this guide, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions to Build an Admin-only page with Node-RED Dashboard 2.0.
Managing and analyzing increasing amounts of data becomes crucial for organizations. Dashboard 2.0 and Node-RED help organizations access the data, normalize it, and visualize it. But what about controlling who can access what data? That's where an admin-only page comes in. Now With [Node-RED Dashboard 2.0](/platform/dashboard/), we can also create robust and secure admin-only pages easily. In this guide, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions to Build an Admin-only page with Node-RED Dashboard 2.0.

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## Enabling FlowFuse User Authentication

Before we display logged-in user data on the dashboard, first we need to set up a login mechanism with FlowFuse for the dashboard. This simplifies securing Node-RED Dashboards and provides contextual user data within the Dashboard itself for who is logged in.
Before we display logged-in user data on the dashboard, first we need to set up a login mechanism with FlowFuse for the dashboard. This simplifies securing [Node-RED Dashboard](/platform/dashboard/)s and provides contextual user data within the Dashboard itself for who is logged in.

1. Navigate to the Instance "settings".
2. Select the "Security" tab.
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## Installing Flowfuse user addon

The FlowFuse User Addon is a plugin developed for Dashboard 2.0, that levereges the FlowFuse API to access logged in user's information at Dashboard 2.0. For detailed information refer to the [Exploring the FlowFuse User Addon](/blog/2024/04/displaying-logged-in-users-on-dashboard/#exploring-the-flowfuse-user-addon) and make sure to install it.
The FlowFuse User Addon is a plugin developed for [Dashboard 2.0](/platform/dashboard/), that levereges the FlowFuse API to access logged in user's information at Dashboard 2.0. For detailed information refer to the [Exploring the FlowFuse User Addon](/blog/2024/04/displaying-logged-in-users-on-dashboard/#exploring-the-flowfuse-user-addon) and make sure to install it.


Before you begin the application development process, please make sure that FlowFuse user authentication is enabled. This feature adds a layer of security to your application with a login page. By combining the FlowFuse user addon with user authentication, we gain access to the logged in user's data within our application. For more information on FlowFuse user authentication, refer to the [documentation](/docs/user/instance-settings/#flowfuse-user-authentication) and make sure that it is enabled.
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## Applications Across Factory Layers

**Shopfloor:** Node-RED's versatility shines at the shopfloor level, where it’s typically installed on a variety of industrial devices. A prominent application is the development of simple Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) using the [Dashboard module](https://dashboard.flowfuse.com/), which enables operators to interact with the machines visually and intuitively. Additionally, Node-RED is instrumental in data acquisition tasks, where it can gather, process, and interpret data from sensors and actuators in real-time. This capability allows for the monitoring of production processes, predictive maintenance, and the triggering of automated workflows in response to specific conditions or anomalies detected on the shop floor.
**Shopfloor:** Node-RED's versatility shines at the shopfloor level, where it’s typically installed on a variety of industrial devices. A prominent application is the development of simple Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) using the [Dashboard module](/platform/dashboard/), which enables operators to interact with the machines visually and intuitively. Additionally, Node-RED is instrumental in data acquisition tasks, where it can gather, process, and interpret data from sensors and actuators in real-time. This capability allows for the monitoring of production processes, predictive maintenance, and the triggering of automated workflows in response to specific conditions or anomalies detected on the shop floor.

**Edge:** At the edge level, Node-RED plays a pivotal role in harmonizing the divide between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT). Its gateway functionalities are not only integral in facilitating the flow of data between the shopfloor devices and the enterprise-level systems but also it is at this juncture that plant-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are generated. These KPIs, aggregated from various data points across the production line, are essential for operational oversight and strategic decision-making. Edge-level Node-RED instances can run local analytics and manage alarms.

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description: FlowFuse gives you everything you need to build, secure, and scale Node-RED Dashboard applications, with multi-user support, authentication, and production-ready deployment built in.
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This guide delves into Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 widgets. It is a guide on how to build a Dashboard application, and will cover many of the widgets available today.
This guide delves into [Node-RED Dashboard 2.0](/platform/dashboard/) widgets. It is a guide on how to build a Dashboard application, and will cover many of the widgets available today.

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Dave Conway-Jones, the lead maintainer of Node-RED Dashboard, has [just announced](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-v1-deprecation-notice/89006) that Node-RED Dashboard has been formally deprecated, meaning there will be no further development activity on the project.

[FlowFuse Dashboard](https://dashboard.flowfuse.com/) (also known as Node-RED Dashboard 2.0) is a natural successor to Node-RED Dashboard, and in this article, we detail what FlowFuse Dashboard offers, and how you can get started.
[FlowFuse Dashboard](/platform/dashboard/) (also known as Node-RED Dashboard 2.0) is a natural successor to Node-RED Dashboard, and in this article, we detail what FlowFuse Dashboard offers, and how you can get started.

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![Lineup of each of the FlowFuse offerings](./images/ff-ecosystem-lineup.png){data-zoomable}

- **Node-RED:** Low-code, drag-and-drop integration platform. Here we'd be using it in multiple places to read and parse data from the hardware, define the application logic, conduct analysis and provide alerting.
- **FlowFuse Dashboard:** An add-on to Node-RED for building interactive user interfaces and dashboards. We use this here to provide visual feedback on local Dashboards for some devices, as well as at the Planet-level to provide an at-a-glance view of our plant.
- **[FlowFuse Dashboard](/platform/dashboard/):** An add-on to Node-RED for building interactive user interfaces and dashboards. We use this here to provide visual feedback on local Dashboards for some devices, as well as at the Planet-level to provide an at-a-glance view of our plant.
- **FlowFuse:** Centralized platform that provides a single entry point to manage all of your Node-RED applications and deployments, from your device inetrgators, through to your dashboards. FlowFuse provides role-based access control out of the box, so we can easily control who has access to flows, Dashboards and other configurations.
- **FlowFuse Device Agent:** Installed onto the relevant servers and hardware, this links you directly, and securely to FlowFuse. Here, we're deploying it to multiple pieces of machinery, as well as local servers, such that we can easily manage (deploy, upgrade, debug) all of those Node-RED deployments remotely from FlowFuse.
- **FlowFuse Project Nodes:** A small collection of nodes for Node-RED, running on FlowFuse, that provide communication over a secure (MQTT-based) connection between devices (our Node-RED deployments on our hardware in this case) and our hosted instances of Node-RED on FlowFuse. Extremely useful for reporting live sensor data back to FlowFuse for analysis, and for reporting information back to our devices.
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It's been a while coming, but we've finally introduced a new set of chart types to FlowFuse Dashboard. We've added Pie, Donut and Grouped (Stacks and Side-by-Side) Bar charts to the UI Chart node. We've also shipped plenty of other improvements and fixes in this release, so let's dive in.
It's been a while coming, but we've finally introduced a new set of chart types to [FlowFuse Dashboard](/platform/dashboard/). We've added Pie, Donut and Grouped (Stacks and Side-by-Side) Bar charts to the UI Chart node. We've also shipped plenty of other improvements and fixes in this release, so let's dive in.

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