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Title: VERY frustrating.
Post by: stevecon on October 05, 2009, 04:29:41 PM

I can't for the life of me figure out how to start a macro to run.  A simple macro - I15 when started, should turn off all modules.  Using the wizard, I told it that it should run when module I14 was ON.  I switch I14 on - and nothing happens.  When I start (press "run macro" button) I15 directly, the macro runs - and the lights shut off.

I'm ready to rip this out - I'm so aggravated. 

Title: Re: VERY frustrating.
Post by: Dan Lawrence on October 05, 2009, 06:06:24 PM

I use a MC 460 controller to trigger (A5 OFF) to macro that turns off all modules on Housecodes A, C and F.  Works every time.

Title: Re: VERY frustrating.
Post by: -Bill- (of wgjohns.com) on October 06, 2009, 01:12:14 AM

Quote from: stevecon on October 05, 2009, 04:29:41 PM

I can't for the life of me figure out how to start a macro to run.  A simple macro - I15 when started, should turn off all modules.  Using the wizard, I told it that it should run when module I14 was ON.  I switch I14 on - and nothing happens.  When I start (press "run macro" button) I15 directly, the macro runs - and the lights shut off.

I'm ready to rip this out - I'm so aggravated. 

X10 should list "patience" as one of the system requirements.  ;)

When you say you "switch I14 on", how exactly are you switching it on?

Also, if the macro is named "I15", is that "I15 On" showing as the "trigger" for it?

Given a little more specific info, I'm sure we (your fellow X10 users) can help you sort it out.

 >!

Title: Re: VERY frustrating.
Post by: stevecon on October 06, 2009, 06:18:28 AM

I think adding *decent* instructions should be added to each X-10 product myself... but..  Anyway, I finally got it.  I needed a module (dummy in this case) with the same address as the macro I created.  Once I had that, I found that "Ah ha" moment we search for.  Is there anywhere that detailed directions for the Smart Macro exists?  You know, just a plain "how to".

Thanks for the response.

Title: Re: VERY frustrating.
Post by: HA Dave on October 06, 2009, 10:34:16 AM

Quote from: stevecon on October 06, 2009, 06:18:28 AM

Is there anywhere that detailed directions for the Smart Macro exists?  You know, just a plain "how to".

I don't know if this will give you what you want [but if you try real hard... you'll get what you need] http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/Smart_Macros. You will also find HUGE bits of helpful info here at the forum.. and you can ask [post] questions.