diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 50f5513..e8faf3d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ # node-red-contrib-data-view -Node-RED node to preview data in the flow editor with a simple line chart inside the Node-RED flow editor. This node was inspired by the simple image output node `node-red-contrib-image-output` +Node-RED node to preview data with a simple line chart inside the Node-RED flow editor. This node was inspired by the simple image output node `node-red-contrib-image-output`. -Currently the node expects the input `msg.payload` to contain a number. The node will then create a line chart in the flow editor under the node displaying the value in time. +Currently the node expects the input `msg.payload` to contain a number value. The node will then create a line chart in the flow editor under the node displaying the values received over time. -This node is a work in progress. Over time, expect support for addition chart options, types and shapes of data supplied based on feedback. +> NOTE: This node is a work in progress. I expect to add additional chart options, chart types and shapes of data supplied based on feedback. ## Installation Either use the Editor - Menu - Manage Palette - Install option, or run the following npm command in your Node-RED user directory (typically `~/.node-red`):