Lost macros, need help.

Started by malpert, August 18, 2007, 07:52:48 AM

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malpert

hi im new.. did you ever get an answer?? here is what im trying to do.. thanks
Hi,.. i have activehome pro.. i saw your name on the  x1o forum discussing flags and macros.... wonder if you could help me.
Here is what i want to do.  C3 is my outside light.  What i want to do is.
If it is between a certain time and the light is not on and there is motion....turn on the light wait 3o secs and then turn off the light.   I had this working.. my hard drive went... and whatever i do i cant get it to work again... thanks marv
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Puck

#1
Quote from: malpert on August 18, 2007, 07:52:48 AM
Here is what i want to do.  C3 is my outside light.  What i want to do is.
If it is between a certain time and the light is not on and there is motion....turn on the light wait 3o secs and then turn off the light. 

Macro Trigger: Motion Sensor ON

Macro Conditions:
1) Time Range: between xx & yy
2) If Flag x is OFF

Macro:
1) Set Flag x
2) Turn ON light C3
3) Delay 30 Seconds
4) Turn OFF light C3
5) Clear Flag x

Note: If there is continued motion in the area, the light will turn off after 30 seconds regardless; then repeat. You might want to use the Motion Sensor's OFF signal to trigger a macro to turn the light OFF and Clear Flag x after all motion has ended.

malpert

#2
Thank you.. will try! Do you have a solution for activepro home version   3.206 always hanging up.... freezes.. i try to test.. and have to bring the program down. and then bring it up.... frustrating.. I thought it might be a memory problem but took some programs down using task master but still hangs up.... thanks marv

malpert

#3
how do i set a condition if a flag is on or off i only see that i can select a flag or clear a flag.. thank you

Boiler

#4
Expanding a bit on Puck's post -

The following accomplishes the same function without the use of flags.  Instead, it monitors the state of your outside lamp.
The attached graphics will turn your light on if the following conditions are met


  • Lamp C3 is off
  • There's motion on D3
  • The time is between dusk and dawn

In order for this to work you'll need to set your monitored house code to "C".  This will allow your CM15a to track the ON/OFF status of the lamp. 

Make sure you select "download macro to the interface".

Quote from: malpert on August 19, 2007, 04:15:43 AM
how do i set a condition if a flag is on or off i only see that i can select a flag or clear a flag.. thank you

See the second graphic - the flag test is available is you select "conditions" from the drop down list on the upper right of the screen.  You want to use "flag status".

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Sorry guys, I had to split this topic off of the original because it jumped in after the OP's post and took over and the OP's post was never noticed.
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Quote from: malpert on August 19, 2007, 03:54:02 AM
Do you have a solution for activepro home version   3.206 always hanging up.... freezes.. i try to test.. and have to bring the program down. and then bring it up.... frustrating.. I thought it might be a memory problem but took some programs down using task master but still hangs up.... thanks marv

Please explain in a little more detail exactly when AHP locks up and any error messages, etc. that you receive when it does.
-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)
bill@wgjohns.com

In the real world, the only constant is change.

When I'm online you can find me in the Home Automation Chat Room!

malpert

Quote from: Boiler on August 19, 2007, 10:05:50 AM
Expanding a bit on Puck's post -

The following accomplishes the same function without the use of flags.  Instead, it monitors the state of your outside lamp.
The attached graphics will turn your light on if the following conditions are met


  • Lamp C3 is off
  • There's motion on D3
  • The time is between dusk and dawn

UNDER Conditons is set flags not flag status
what am i doing wrong..



In order for this to work you'll need to set your monitored house code to "C".  This will allow your CM15a to track the ON/OFF status of the lamp. 
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Make sure you select "download macro to the interface".

Quote from: malpert on August 19, 2007, 04:15:43 AM
how do i set a condition if a flag is on or off i only see that i can select a flag or clear a flag.. thank you

See the second graphic - the flag test is available is you select "conditions" from the drop down list on the upper right of the screen.  You want to use "flag status".

Puck

Please separate your replies from someone's quote. To understand that post, one must continually scroll up to compare Boiler's original post.

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