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NOTE: I'm attempting to "catch up" on AHP's BUG history (my upgrade from CM11A to CM15A is not going well at all; WAF plumeting daily!). Thus, since I'm taking the time and effort to review all this 'archived history', I felt that it might help some others to place some of what I deem the more significant posts in one place.  Because I'm working BACKWARDS, I won't know WHICH BUGs are fixed until I finish. But, at a minimum, IMO, this exercise is a good "education" as to the AHP/CM15A's history. As always, opinions are welcomed.

This is a "Work in Progress" document (#2 of 2), working backwards from the OLDEST posts, as I have time...

(All documents will be combined into one thread when I'm finished.)

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• AHP & MyHouse update to v3.204 Available  (Read 2299 times) - Posted: «  on: 2006-07-10, 14:36:46 »
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• AHP & MyHouse update to v3.203 Available  (Read 16030 times) - Posted: «  on: 2006-03-24, 13:22:14 »
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• AHP & MyHouse update to v3.202 Available  (Read 9386 times) - Posted: «  on: 2006-03-20, 18:47:42 »
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• AHP update to v3.201 available  (Read 1618 times) - Posted: «  on: 2006-02-08, 20:34:39 »
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• AHP update to v3.200 available  (Read 1576 times) - Posted: «  on: 2006-02-01, 16:46:43 »
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• AHP update to v3.199 available  (Read 720 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-12-15, 16:52:30 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.198 available  (Read 4621 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-12-07, 20:17:24 »
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• We jumped from version 3.187 to 3.198 due to development on the MyHouse Online Internet Plug-in.
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.187 available  (Read 2592 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-06-09, 19:53:03 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.186 available  (Read 10196 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-04-19, 15:10:04 »
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• The next release will be 3.186. The last general AHP release was 3.183, but we used 3.184 and 3.185 for iWitness releasese.
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.183 available  (Read 6811 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-03-23, 21:25:39 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.180 available  (Read 8945 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-02-16, 19:47:37 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.179 available  (Read 978 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-02-04, 21:54:59 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.178 available  (Read 754 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-01-31, 21:11:02 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.177 available  (Read 1600 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-01-28, 20:51:54 »
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• We skipped a version number, since we used 3.176 as a test release with a few users.
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.175 available  (Read 3417 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-12-21, 00:39:11 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.174 available  (Read 1062 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-12-15, 20:04:36 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.173 available  (Read 1407 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-12-07, 17:49:10 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.172 available  (Read 695 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-12-03, 19:16:57 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.171 available  (Read 876 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-12-02, 21:54:32 »
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• ActiveHome Pro update v3.170 available  (Read 759 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-11-29, 22:00:07 »
  

[TakeTheActive]

The following release notes are courtesy of 'The Charles Sullivan Archives '... ^{Thank You!}

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.169 available - Posted:  «  on: 11/15/2004 04:27 PM  »

Changes in this update: 

- Added ability to drag and drop modules to change the order within rooms. 

- Fixed a problem that sometimes caused a crash clicking into the empty area after clearing the Activity Monitor. 

- Fixed a problem in the Smart Macro Wizard that caused a crash when using some time ranges. 

- Fixed a problem where some groupings of macro commands weren't stored correctly. 

- Clear Interface Memory command now works again. 

- Module status should now display correctly when ActiveHome Pro starts. 

- Fixed time in status bar displaying AM instead of PM in the noon hour. 

- 12-hour time display doesn't start AM times with a leading zero anymore. 

- You can now drag modules in the room view using their title bars. 

- "Grab" hand icon now used more consistently to indicate items that can be dragged/moved.

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.168 available - Posted:  «  on: 11/11/2004 02:08 PM  »

Just a quick update to address the problem with automatic updates that we saw with the last release: 

- Fixed a problem that prevented the update installer from running automatically on some systems. 

- Using features that open a Web browser should now respect the default browser correctly. 

We're still working away on other problems.

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.167 available - Posted:  «  on: 11/10/2004 06:14 PM  »

Just a few changes tonight: 

- Added support for Dusk/Dawn-based conditions in the Smart Macro plug-in. 

- Fixed "Show Featured Plug-in" in Preferences so that it is saved correctly. 

- Fixed a problem with plug-in promo reminder not working correctly every time. 

Tomorrow we'll have more, hopefully including having the module status on start-up fixed, along with Clear Interface Memory and a few others.

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.166 available - Posted:  «  on: 11/9/2004 07:58 PM  »

Several changes tonight: 

- New method for starting ActiveHome Pro. 

- Fixed check box in Clear Interface Memory notice dialog not setting the associated preference. 

- Fixed "Edit Module" dialog incorrectly displaying an error creating module with same name as another. 

- Preferences for 24 time applied correctly throughout ActiveHome Pro. 

- Preference for tool-tips now applied correctly. 

- Fixed a problem that made the Timer Designer pane not clickable after changing the date with the calendar control. 

- Fixed several instances where changes in the Macro Designer weren't refreshed completely on screen. 

- You can now delete steps in a macro by dragging to the AHP trash can (removed the "Delete Step" button). Use drag and drop or right click to delete a step. 

The first item is a move to using a .exe to run ActiveHome Pro instead of RunDLL32. There weren't any problems with the previous method, but we wanted to clear that up as a suspected source of problems (most of which are gone anyway, actually).

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.165 available - Posted:  «  on: 11/4/2004 06:04 PM  »

Here's a list of what's changed in this update: 

- Corrected some display configuration settings that made AHP really slow for some users, or caused AHP not to run for other users. 

- Fixed a problem using Dusk/Dawn timers with positive ("After") offsets in certain circumstances. 

- Added the WS13A Appliance/Fluorescent Wall Switch Module to the Lamp and Appliance lists. 

- Added an interface status to the Reports menu, which reports the current state of the CM15A interface. 

- The splash screen now displays ActiveHome Pro and CM15A firmware version information. 

- All Rooms view selection now saved when exiting the program. 

- Reports and order buttons now create a new instance of Internet Explorer, instead of re-using an existing window. 

- Fixed the Macro Designer room list drop-down not working if the Group Pane wasn't open. 

- Fixed a problem that caused the Monitored House Code to be reset after doing an update. 

- Fixed a problem with changing the trigger address in the Macro Desinger not saving after clicking into the name field. 

- Fixed a problem with changes to a macro name not being saved in Macro Designer if the user hit tab to go to the next entry.

(Update 3.164 never announced)

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.163 available - Posted:  «  on: 10/27/2004 07:36 PM  »

More improvements for tonight: 

- Fixed a problem where minimizing and then restoring ActiveHome Pro didn't refresh the window completely. 

- Fixed a crash that could occur when changing the address of a Macro. 

- Deleting a room now removes all the associated timer and macro data from the Group Pane. 

- Fixed the "Run Macro" button so that it no longer only runs macros once. 

- Fixed some problems with running macros from within the software using the wrong data. 

- You can now click anywhere in the ActiveHome Pro window to bring it to the foreground. 

- Fixed a problem with adding and deleting multiple macros with causing bad data in the .AHX file. 

- Fixed a problem with deleting some timers creating bad data in the .AHX file.

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.162 available - Posted:  «  on: 10/26/2004 06:41 PM  »

This version has some important fixes to problems that users here have reported.  Thanks to everyone who helped us identify them: 

- Fixed a crash that some users experienced when trying to start ActiveHome Pro with particular data files. 

- Fixed a crash opening Activity Monitor under certain conditions in the history files. 

- Fixed a problem where opening Activity Monitor could cause AHP to lock up. 

- Fixed a crash that could occur closing Activity Monitor. 

- Fixed a crash clicking out of a Macro delay entry into a selection in the Group Pane. 

- Fixed Dim command controls in the Macro Designer. 

- Activity Monitor's File | Save As now works correctly under Win98/ME. 

- Dusk/Dawn table information is now updated and stored in the interface with every download. 

- Timers for chime commands no longer contain an un-editable Off time. 

- ActiveHome Pro now automatically updates the interface time if the system time is changed.

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.161 available - Posted:  «  on: 10/21/2004 06:57 PM  »

Just a few changes for tonight: 

- Fixed crash occurring when changing a macro trigger command from On to Off and vice versa. 

- Fixed problem with "All Modules" commands in macros always resulting in House Code A and P commands only. 

- Typing the time into a macro delay now saves correctly. 

- Fixed import of original ActiveHome files creating macros with delays in seconds instead of minutes. 

We'll have another update tomorrow.

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.160 available - Posted:  «  on: 10/20/2004 07:33 PM  »

This version update should solve the problems several of you reported with the program loading and with macros coming up with unknown modules.

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.159 available - Posted:  «  on: 10/18/2004 09:25 PM  »

It's been a while, but we're glad to have the following changes in the new release: 

- You can now have multiple modules with the same address! Added "Multiple modules can use same address" option to Preferences. 

- Fixed a problem that prevented some Windows 98/ME users from registering and getting software updates. 

- Fixed a crash when attempting to add a new module with the same address as a module in the trash can. 

- Fixed incorrect warning when trying to set the address of a module to the same address as a motion sensor. 

- Fixed Timer List in the Group Pane displaying Saturday-only and Sunday-only timers with wrong day label. 

- Fixed incorrect icon for timers being used in the Group Pane timer list. 

- Fixed incorrect icon being displayed in Macro Designer when animation stopped. 

- Fixed problem with disabling timers in Timer Designer not refreshing correctly, making it hard to tell if disabled. 

- Fixed problem with "Tomorrow" setting in Timer Designer showing the incorrect day of week. 

- Fixed problem with dim level changing after selecting Dusk or Dawn in Timer Designer. 

- Fixed a crash in Macro Designer when deleting the only step in a macro and then dragging a new command in. 

- Fixed a crash trying to edit a Macro containing modules that were permanently deleted. 

- Fixed a problem with changing a module to Socket Rocket from other lamp module type not correctly updating macros containing that module. 

- Timer List in the Group Pane now displays Off-only timers correctly 

- Timer List in the Group Pane now displays Macro names instead of trigger addresses. 

- Animation preference now takes effect immediately upon updating, and disables all animation if not selected. 

- "Last File" hidden setting now updated when saving, not when exiting the program. 

We'll have another release on Wednesday with more bug fixes and improvements.

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.158 available - Posted:  «  on: 10/8/2004 06:11 PM  »

The new version is now available in automatic update: 

- Fixed a problem that caused some users to get a crash when trying to register or check for updates. 

- Fixed Timer Designer displaying wrong times when using Dusk/Dawn timers with offsets. 

- Fixed a problem that caused the program to crash when closing and re-opening Find Other Computers. 

- Fixed Timer Designer sometimes not saving the "Store in Interface" setting in the Simple View. 

- Reports now display the correct on/off times and dusk/dawn offsets for all timers. 

- Fixed a problem where you sometimes could not open Activity Monitor after closing it previously. 

- 24-hour times are now displayed with a leading zero, if the time is before noon. 

We had hoped to get a couple of the new features that had been requested, but we'll probably have those for you Monday, along with some more fixes. Have a good weekend!

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.157 available - Posted:  «  on: 10/6/2004 06:29 PM  »

A new version is now available in the automatic updates. Just a few changes today: 

- Fixed a problem where changing between Simple/Advanced views in Timer Designer caused incorrect Dusk/Dawn values to be displayed. 

- Fixed the upper limit for Dawn offsets when using the spinner buttons 

- Corrected the date ranges stored in the inteface for timers with starting dates later in the year than ending dates. 

I know there are still a couple outstanding issues as reported in these forums. We're working on them.

ActiveHome Pro update to v3.156 available - Posted:  «  on: 10/5/2004 08:52 PM  »

We've just released an ActiveHome Pro update (version 3.156) which should address a number of important problems: 

- "Clear Window" from the File menu in Activity Monitor now clears old history information, not just the current display. 

- Fixed a problem that caused some systems to freeze up when accessing menu items or items in the module pane. 

- Fixed a problem where Dusk/Dawn "Before" offsets were incorrectly processed by the software. 

- Fixed a problem where appliance module timers were sending Bright 100% commands, instead of On. 

- Fixed a problem where changes to timers may not have been passed down to the hardware interface. 

- Changed the maximum offset for Dusk/Dawn timers to 60 minutes to correctly match the CM15A hardware capability. 

- Changed the waythe ActiveHome Pro logo button is positioned in the title bar so it doesn't cover the Help menu at smaller window sizes. 

- Made the Simple/Advanced button in Timer Designer stay visible at smaller window sizes. 
 
The changes to timers are especially noticeable. In the case of problems with appliance module timers, you'll want to delete the existing timers for those modules and make new ones. 

Thanks for the steady stream of feedback and problem information on these forums. We're listening, and will continue to be.

[TakeTheActive]

We jumped from version 3.187 to 3.198 due to development on the MyHouse Online Internet Plug-in.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.187 available  (Read 2592 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-06-09, 19:53:03 »

I know this has been long-awaited. There are some good things in this version:
 
- Fixed a crash using Merge file on files with deleted items.
 
- Added complete Intro Wizard.
 
- Added Clear History to Tools menu
 
- Added ability to start a program or web page from a macro (run from PC-only)
 
- Added ability to send arbitrary extended code commands from a macro
 
- Added ability to send arbitrary standard commands from a macro
 
- Added ability to send arbitrary address commands from a macro
 
- Fixed some problems with event recording in Activity Monitor.
 
- Fixed some incorrect tool-tip and dialog text
 
- Keyboard short-cuts work again
 
- iWitness: Fixed crash changing video framerate on some systems
 
- iWitness: Fixed problem in Image Viewer where clicking Video multiplies video thumbnails
 
- iWitness: Added video loss detection/restart
 
- iWitness: Added way to delete files from viewer
 
- iWitness: Added Save As and copy to viewer
 
- iWitness: Fixed problem with delays in camera/video macros
 
To use the new Macro features, change the "Room" list in the Macro Designer to Advanced. For the PC-executable command, you can put a path to an EXE or COM file, or just put in a URL to open a browser to that page.
 
We'll be starting the beta for the Internet plug-in soon, so we probably won't have another update until after it's released.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.186 available  (Read 10196 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-04-19, 15:10:04 »

Changes in this version:
 
- Macros run from PC now correctly set and clear flags.
 
- You can now click to get rid of splash screen before 6 seconds are up.
 
- Fixed a problem that could cause a crash when opening the Timer Designer pane.
 
- Fixed problem that could cause some RF remote commands to not show up in Activity Monitor.
 
- Fixed Status Report not showing correct flag status in some circumstances.
 
- Fixed problem with some commands run from interface (timers and macros) not appearing in Activity Monitor.
 
- {iWitness} Changing video record parameters now takes effect when changed.
 
- {iWitness} Changing video plug-in preferences now correctly sets "Need Save" flag.
 
- {iWitness} Fixed a problem that caused video stream to stop after saving repeated snapshots over time.
 
- {iWitness} Fixed a problem that caused video stream to stop using snapshots on Win98.
 
- {iWitness} Fixed Help link in iWitness About box.
 
- {iWitness} Fixed problem with changing image directories.
 
- {iWitness} Added some camera models that were not listed before.

The next release will be 3.186. The last general AHP release was 3.183, but we used 3.184 and 3.185 for iWitness releasese.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.183 available  (Read 6811 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-03-23, 21:25:39 »

Finally, here's the new version of ActiveHome Pro. The most significant change here is that we have a new CM15A driver for Windows 2000 and XP that will prevent communications problems on systems or configurations. Here's the complete list:
 
- New USB Interface driver for Windows 2000 and XP users fixes some circumstances where the AHP USB Interface is not detected, or where communication doesn't work.
 
- Fixed problem with incorrect/phantom commands show up in Activity Monitor.
 
- Fixed problem with RF commands not showing up correctly in Activity Monitor.
 
- Fixed RF-only modules (TM751, UX21A, etc.) not being encoded using RF commands for timers and macros stored in the interface.
 
- Fixed a problem with timers for off-triggered conditional macros not working.
 
- Updated SDK components to work with current versions.
 
- Added order links to X10 Pro modules so they can be purchased from within AHP.
 
- Added retail versions of modules to module lists.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.180 available  (Read 8945 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-02-16, 19:47:37 »

Changes in today's version:
 
- Added progress bar to status bar for downloading to and clearing the interface.
 
- Added X10 PRO modules for use in the program.
 
- Added security system consoles as new module types (treated as a transceiver for Transceived House Codes automatic setting).
 
- Added Thermostat Setback Controller.
 
- Fixed a problem that could cause AHP to crash after running once and exiting.
 
- Fixed a problem that caused timers run from the PC not to work.
 
- Fixed problem with saving changes to dusk/dawn resolution.
 
- Fixed problem that caused manually entered Lat/Long to be changed after being entered.
 
- Fixed problem that could cause some timers to not be downloaded to interface after being changed.
 
- Fixed problem that could cause incorrect dusk/dawn table to be used and stored in interface.
 
- Fixed problem with Hardware Configuration settings sometimes being reset when running AHP without the CM15A connected.
 
- Fixed plug-in promotion features.
 
- Commands to TM751 modules now correctly transmitted as RF.
 
- The tool tip description for timers listed in the Group Pane is now updated when the timer is changed.
 
- Updated distributed SDK files to correct problems with sending RF.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.179 available  (Read 978 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-02-04, 21:54:59 »

Thanks to everyone who helped identify these.

Some important fixes:
 
- Fixed a problem that caused conditional timers not to run.
 
- Fixed a problem that sometimes caused events not part of a macro to occur when the macro ran.
 
- Fixed a problem with saving Hardware Configuration settings on Windows 98/ME computers.
 
- Fixed a problem with loading latitude/longitude data when AHP started. Please check and save Hardware Configuration information.
 
- Fixed a problem with the encoding of some "Between" times conditions for Smart Macros.
 
- Fixed a problem with the encoding of flag commands on some Smart Macros.
 
- Fixed "Edit Module" not applying changes to House and Unit Code, and room location.
 
We still have a couple problems outstanding, including timers that are run from the PC not working correctly. We'll have another update early next week.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.178 available  (Read 754 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-01-31, 21:11:02 »

Tonight's update corrects several bugs introduced in 3.177:
 
- Fixed a problem that prevented AHP from running on Win98/ME systems.
 
- Fixed problem with displaying update items in the update notice window on Win98/ME.
 
- Fixed a problem that caused previously selected geographic location to be lost. You will need to select your city again, if you haven't already.
 
- Corrected use of wrong default data for Dusk/Dawn with no city selected.
 
- Fixed problem with Preferences selections not saving correctly.
 
- Fixed Hardware Configuration not saving manual selection of transceived House Codes.
 
- Fixed Macro Designer not refreshing selector correctly when using Set/Clear Flags.
 
- Removed seconds display of interface time from Hardware Configuration.
 
There's an outstanding problem with the way that RF macro commands are being encoded. We will fix that tomorrow.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.177 available (Read 1600 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-01-28, 20:51:54 »

The long awaited next release of ActiveHome Pro is now available. We skipped a version number, since we used 3.176 as a test release with a few users. We've put a number of important changes in 3.177, as well as some requests:
 
- Added ability to print PalmPad labels, using the "Print Labels" option on the File menu.
 
- Added ability to copy a command in the Macro Designer, by right clicking and choosing "Duplicate Step."
 
- Added "Delete All Timers" option to context menu when right clicking on the Timers header in the Group Pane.
 
- Made entering times into delays in Macro Designer easier. No longer have to enter all the colons.
 
- Fixed several typos/spelling mistakes in various places.
 
- Consolidated general and plug-in registration into one, more friendly dialog.
 
- Added access to registration dialog from Help menu.
 
- Fixed wrong registration dialog being shown for initial registration (introduced in 3.175).
 
- Improved Preferences to support multiple plug-in product options.
 
- Added auto-select of transceived house codes to reduce RF processing and potential unnecessary powerline activity.
 
- Connecting/disconnecting the CM15A from USB no longer triggers "Need to Save" icon.
 
- Added "Auto-Scroll" toggling to Activity Monitor View options.
 
- Improved reliability of downloading data to the interface.
 
- Clear interface memory now clears all of the interface, not just initial area. (Takes more time now, too.)
 
We'll have another update soon to address the major timer/macro performance problems. As I mentioned before, we're testing with a small set of users now and will have more information soon.

We skipped a version number, since we used 3.176 as a test release with a few users.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.175 available  (Read 3417 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-12-21, 00:39:11 »

ActiveHome Pro update v3.175 available This is a bug-fix release.  We think we've got the crash on startup that has been affecting some users since v3.170!
 
Also, if you've already upgraded to v3.175 (in the last half hour) you'll need to download the update installer directly as the first set of bits we put up had a crashing bug with the module notepad.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.174 available  (Read 1062 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-12-15, 20:04:36 »

A couple requested changes, and some improvements:
 
- Added item to Preferences to allow minimize to task bar or only to system tray.
 
- Added a keyboard shortcut (F3) to open interface status report.
 
- Fixed use of the wrong poll command and status update for the RR501.
 
- Fixed a crash attempting to open Activity Monitor when it's minimized.
 
- Fixed a crash dragging an item in the Macro Summary.
 
- AHP now cancels delayed macro events after downloading new data so that references to old data aren't made.
 
- AHP now automatically downloads the last saved file data to the interface in all cases of an EEPROM error report.
 
- Improved handling of EEPROM read when ActiveHome Pro starts up.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.173 available  (Read 1407 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-12-07, 17:49:10 »

Changes in todays update:
 
- Fixed a crash using the Macro Summary under Windows 98.
 
- Fixed a problem introduced in 3.172 that caused delays in macros stored in the interface to be calculated incorrectly.
 
- Fixed a problem where consecutive flag commands after the first (using Smart Macros Plug-in) weren't encoded when stored in the interface.
 
- Fixed a crash in Hardware Configuration caused by entering Latitude and Longitude minutes values greater than 60.
 
- Fixed a problem where the on screen status of modules on start-up was displayed as off but 48% brightness if the interface wasn't connected.
 
- Fixed import of original ActiveHome files using wrong dim values in macros in some cases.
 
- Fixed import of original ActiveHome files using wrong off times in timers in some cases.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.172 available  (Read 695 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-12-03, 19:16:57 »

Some changes today that should fix some of the things that haven't been as stable as they were since 3.170:
 
- Fixed a problem (created in v3.170) with encoding some timers, resulting in them not always working.
 
- The CTRL + A keyboard shortcut for opening All Rooms view now works from the Macro Designer too.
 
- Fixed a problem where importing an original ActiveHome file with motion sensors showed them as blank modules.
 
- Fixed a window redraw problem that could result in AHP crashing in some situations.
 
- Fixed incorrect display in Activity Monitor of some macros run from interface memory.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.171 available  (Read 876 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-12-02, 21:54:32 »

One big new feature today: RF commands! Instead of having to create new modules to send RF, you can drag an RF command to a macro (from "RF Commands" in the Macro Designer room list) and set the House and Unit code you want to use. We've made a few other bug fixes that should help things, too:
 
- Added ability to use RF commands in macros, available under "RF Commands" in the Macro Designer room list.
 
- Fixed a crash caused by dragging and dropping the last macro in a room to the space to its right.
 
- Fixed a crash occurring when clicking on All Lights On or All Units Off in the Tools menu with the Macro Designer open.
 
- Fixed a crash dragging macro steps to the trash.
 
- Fixed a problem encoding the logic of some "Between" time and date macro conditions.
 
- Fixed a bug that caused some events run from interface memory not to be shown in Activity Monitor.
 
- Fixed a bug that that caused some events run from the interface to be displayed incorrectly in Activity Monitor.
 
- Fixed a bug clearing Activity Monitor.
 
- Typing a date into a date range condition now saves without having to hit enter before closing.
 
- Added the preference to not show a warning when exiting without downloading changes.
 
- Added a keyboard shortcut to open all rooms view: CTRL + A.
 
- Added display of RF commands to Activity Monitor.
 
- Added filter to select what types of activity to display in Activity Monitor (from the View menu).
 
- Title bar now has different display states when in and out of focus.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.170 available  (Read 759 times) - Posted: «  on: 2004-11-29, 22:00:07 »

A fairly big update today, with some important fixes and changes, especially for conditional macros. The problems with "Day time", "Night time", and certain time range conditions are fixed and you should now be able to use them as they are in the software. Also, timers for conditional macros now check the conditions when the timer runs.
 
- Added "Merge" to file menu, allowing merging contents of another file into the current file.
 
- Timers for conditional macros now check conditions when executing.
 
- Improved Activity Monitor so that it consistently displays commands as they are sent and received.
 
- Added area to keep notes on modules.
 
- Added individual history display to modules.
 
- Added preferences to hide/show display of icons for the notes and module history.
 
- Changed Activity Monitor to display items run from interface memory as "Transmit" not "Receive."
 
- Fixed a couple typos in Preferences.
 
- Fixed a problem encoding logic for certain time range macro condition combinations.
 
- Fixed a conflict that resulted in ATI Remote Wonder software crashing.
 
- Fixed flag data display in interface Status report so that they match flag usage in conditional macros.
 
- Changed display of colors in module title bars to be more consistent.
 
- Added an option to display module title bar colors according to room color or by module type.
 
- Drag and drop of module location changed to not work in All Rooms view, preventing some room identification problems.
 
- Removed text referring to Dusk/Dawn offsets from the Smart Macros Conditional Wizard.
 
- Changed group pane so that dragging a timer or macro from the pane to a room no longer is allowed (preventing a crash).
 
- Fixed a problem in the Condition Wizard that caused "Between" ending times not to be saved correctly.
 
- Fixed Flag setting check boxes in Smart Macros not always saving correctly.

[TakeTheActive]

AHP & MyHouse update to v3.204 Available  (Read 2299 times) - Posted: «  on: 2006-07-10, 14:36:46 »

I know there are a few of you who have been waiting for this for a while. This release adds support for the new Sentinel dome camera, and includes fixes for a number of outstanding bugs:

• Added support for new Sentinel dome camera.
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• Added Vanguard-style draw/zoom (with Vanguard and Sentinel cameras).
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• Fixed room and house "All Lights On" commands so they don't sends On commands to all modules.
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• Fixed crash occurring after opening a module note and then switching rooms.
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• Fixed problem with incorrect status display for modules on monitored house code.
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• Fixed video recording problem where system performance couldn't match specified frame rate.
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• Timestamp on pictures saved during Standard Time not changed when viewed during Daylight Savings.
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• Fixed video timestamp to display local time, not GMT.
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• Made deleting a module with an associated timer set the "Need Download" icon correctly.
  

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AHP & MyHouse update to v3.203 Available  (Read 16030 times) - Posted: «  on: 2006-03-24, 13:22:14 »

This is a full update release (including the MyHouse Web client) that includes all of the changes from v3.202, some fixes to things pointed out by users here, and a the change to make MyHouse not use port 8001. This change will make it easier to use with firewalls, etc. The list of changes is:

• Changed "Troubleshooting" link in Help menu to point to new forum.
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• Fixed problem with events running from interface not being recorded in Activity Monitor.
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• Fixed problem with Advanced Command address sequences not running correctly.
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• Fixed readability of text in some macro command displays.
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• Fixed Smart Macros Preferences: advanced, etc. and other options not being saved after program exit.
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• Improved RF transmission performance, especially for camera controls.
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• iWitness: Fixed problem with saved video being cut off or too short.
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• MyHouse: Added code to detect server load and performance and select appropriate server.
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• MyHouse: Changed parts of frame tranmission to improve performance and reliability.
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• MyHouse: Improved reliability of video transmission.
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• MyHouse: No longer uses port 8001 for communication.
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• MyHouse: Fixed overlap of Upload/Download bars and time display in status bar.
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• MyHouse: Added preference for send e-mail method in MyHouse.
  

Please note that if you use MyHouse you will have to update both the client and your main AHP system in order for communication to continue to work. If you aren't able to update your AHP system yet, use the following program to change the MyHouse configuration on your MyHouse Web Client system.

http://software.x10.com/pub/applications/activehome/myhouse_config.exe[/size]

AHP & MyHouse update to v3.202 Available  (Read 9386 times) - Posted: «  on: 2006-03-20, 18:47:42 »

We have version 3.202 of ActiveHome Pro and MyHouse now available. Because off the significant changes in this version, we are releasing it initially here in the forums only. Once we establish that it's ready for everyone, we'll release it in an automatic update.

You should still be able to use the old client version just fine.

Changes in this version are:

• Changed "Troubleshooting" link in Help menu to point to new forum.
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• Changed timestamp in video displays to use local time, not UTC.
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• Fixed problem with saved video being cut off or too short.
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• Fixed problem with events running from interface not being recorded in Activity Monitor (thanks, Noam).
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• Fixed problem with Advanced Command address sequences not running correctly (thanks, Charles).
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• Fixed readability of text in some macro command displays.
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• Fixed Smart Macros Preferences: advanced, etc. and other options not being saved after program exit.
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• MyHouse: Added code to detect server load and performance and select appropriate server.
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• MyHouse: Changed parts of frame tranmission to improve performance and reliability.
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• MyHouse: Improved reliability of video transmission.
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• MyHouse: Fixed overlap of Upload/Download bars and time display in status bar.
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• MyHouse: Added preference for send e-mail method in MyHouse.
  

Our next update to MyHouse should come very soon, and will take away the reliance on port 8001 being open, so users should be able to use it behind corporate firewalls, etc.[/size]

AHP update to v3.201 available  (Read 1618 times) - Posted: «  on: 2006-02-08, 20:34:39 »

First off, I'd like to apologize for the problems in version 3.200. We should have caught the problems before releasing the update, and should have released the fixes to these problems sooner. What we thought was going to be a simple update turned into something that undermined the product, and I'm sorry for that.
 
In this update we fixed these problems, introduced in the last update:
 
- Lock-up opening Find Other Computers.

- Lock-up using Lifestyle mode.

- Some Preferences options not saving after exiting ActiveHome.
 
In the next update we'll be making the video recording functions work better, and a few other improvements.

AHP update to v3.200 available  (Read 1576 times) - Posted: «  on: 2006-02-01, 16:46:43 »

Version 200 of ActiveHome Pro is now available. It contains the following changes:
 
- Added a Macro Library feature to support wizard configuration of pre-built macro/module sets.
 
- MyHouse: Added macro commands for starting/stopping a dial-up connection to ISP.
 
- MyHouse: Fixed the automatic dial-up connection timer not working to close connection to the ISP.
 
- Fixed a problem with the display of chime modules in the Macro Designer.
 
- Fixed incorrect text sequence in the Intro Wizard.
 
- Fixed a problem that caused the Activity Monitor to not display events correctly.
 
- Fixed a problem with the prefernce for changing the number of events displayed in Activity Monitor.
 
- Fixed screen drawing issue with potential to cause application instability.
 
- Changed Video Window display with MyHouse installed to not show video quality sliders if not connected to MyHouse service.
 
We'll be offering pre-built macros as part of some upcoming promotions, and as a way to show our users how to do more with ActiveHome Pro. You forum users are likely to know how to do the things that will be in these configurations, but most of our users probably don't.
 
The next update should be coming soon. We're working on some fixes and improvements in MyHouse online, and a couple other things. We'll also still working on the general stability of the MyHouse Service.

AHP update to v3.199 available  (Read 720 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-12-15, 16:52:30 »

Just a few changes in this update. The next update will be in January.
 
- Fixed a bug that could cause update lists to not display and possibly crash AHP.
 
- MyHouse: Fixed problem with camera switching states not being updated correctly on Remote Client.
 
- MyHouse: Fixed problem with certain window state interactions causing a crash on the Remote Client.
 
- MyHouse: Fixed missing error message for connections blocked due to time of day restriction.
 
- iWitness: Fixed a problem with recorded video being truncated.
 
- iWitness: Added overlay of camera names into video window using View menu in video window, or Preferences.

ActiveHome Pro update v3.198 available  (Read 4621 times) - Posted: «  on: 2005-12-07, 20:17:24 »

It's been a while, but a new version of ActiveHome Pro is available. We jumped from version 3.187 to 3.198 due to development on the MyHouse Online Internet Plug-in. Changes in this version are:
 
- Fixed a problem that caused some imported original ActiveHome files to have all times converted to AM
 
- Fixed a problem with Merge and timers for macros, potentially crashing AHP
 
- Fixed Hardware config displaying in 24-hour time, even if unchecked in Preferences
 
- Corrected "Address Only" advanced command so that it is PC-only, and now works as it should
 
- Added preference to send ON instead of Bright 100% command for lamp modules in Macros (Macro Options Tab)
 
- Added a "Troubleshooting" entry to the Help menu with links to help resources on the X10 web site
 
- iWitness: Revised messaging & help when ActiveHome Pro cannot get video source.
 
- iWitness: Added 4x4 camera grid view for users with more than 9 cameras.
 
- MyHouse Online: Added alternate e-mail method for cases when primary method is rejected.
 
- MyHouse Online: Revised Status window messaging to remove NtaSysConnClosed message and add meaningful information.
 
- MyHouse Online: Added caution message for remote users.
 
- MyHouse Online: Fixed a problem that could prevent Start & Stop of camera scanning from working

We jumped from version 3.187 to 3.198 due to development on the MyHouse Online Internet Plug-in.