Smart Macros

[richard the 1st]

HOW DOES ANYONE GET HELP WOTH SMART MACROS?
I am trying to make a macro to turn on
lights at dusk and off at a certain time
before midnihjt.
Any ideas how to get the help file to work
for ths?

[martin]

Download and read the ActiveHome manual.

[raym]

On the tool bar above, under support, the
manuals are available.

[raym]

Sorry about that,
I read the manual and it leaves a lot to be
desired.

Here is my mini-primer:

Flags
Flag conditions are stored in the CM15A. Any
smart macro that is run from the CM15A can
read and modify flags.
Flags are neat for storing conditions that
are temporary in nature such as a key press
from a remote control. Flags should be
considered 'off' until you set them to 'on'.
You are able to use the condition of a flag
as part of a macro trigger.

Conditions
The 'and' conditions are self explanatory.
Ex: If A1 ON and 'time range' - do something.

Things to be aware of:
These items may or may not be fixed in the
current version. Maybe someone can verify
this.

-Flags 1 and 16 did not used to work.
-The time range can not cross midnight,
11:59 PM to 12:01 AM will never trigger.
-Macros that are run from the computer, like
video macros, cannot use flags.
-The 'else' logic seems a little strange to
me. Mine executes both 'else' statements at
the same time, regardless if the first one
is 'true' or 'false'.

Remember to always download macros to the
CM15A prior to testing.
If things get wierd, re-download, that will
usually clear stuck logic.
If things get extra wierd, exit AHP,
restart, and re-download macros.

Regards,

Ken

[raym]

One more thing,
If you are ONLY concerned with a time range,
use a timer.
Ken

[richard the 1st]

"KenM  11/20/2005 09:03 AM
On the tool bar above, under support, the
manuals are available."

I must be a bit dense, WHERE is
the 'support' link?

[KenM]

Hi,

You should see a white tool bar near the top
of the forum page with a little shopping
cart at the far right. Move your mouse
cursor over the 'Support' and another menu
should drop down with the links to the
manuals.

Or, maybe got covered up by a big intrusive
pop up ad, like I got today when I first got
here. I tend to avoid this forum any more
because of that type of stuff.

If you want a less annoying X10 forum check
out:     http://www.accessha.com/

Regards,

Ken