(Classic) How to get into Node-RED

Node-RED is an advanced engine for creating E2D logic. Use this tool to program multiple functionalities within the E2D system. Programming is based on the graphical language and uses special system blocks called nodes. To create a working program, you need to link nodes and this will result in programming the desired actions.

Instructions:

1. Select Logic in the Vertex graphic user interface (GUI).

Open

2. In the Node-RED login panel, log in using the admin username and password.

Default credentials are:

• username: admin

• password: admin1234

Open

3. You see now the main screen of the Node-RED. Have a look at each element of the UI.

Node-RED user interface description

1. Workspace 

2. Palette – browse through different nodes.

3. Flows – create multiple flows using tabs.

4. Sidebar with 3 tabs: 

   • Info – description of the selected node

   • Debug – a window for monitoring and parsing javaScript objects and messages processed in the nodes

   • Dashboard – user application settings.

5. Deploy button – use to save your programs and send them to the application controller.