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[jaraco]

I've found that the ahscript.dll cannot be loaded from a 64-bit process. Thus the X10.ActiveHome object cannot be created in a 64-bit process.

For a very simple example, I've created sendrf.vbs, which simply attempts to send the On RF Message to A1.

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set ob = CreateObject("X10.ActiveHome")
ob.SendAction "sendrf", "a1 on"
WScript.Echo "Done"
If I attempt to run this using 64-bit cscript, it fails:

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PS E:\> cscript //Nologo sendrf.vbs
E:\sendrf.vbs(1, 1) Microsoft VBScript runtime error: ActiveX component can't create object: 'X10.ActiveHome'

However, if I use the 32-bit cscript, it executes as expected.

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PS E:\> c:\windows\syswow64\cscript //Nologo sendrf.vbs
Done
It would be nice if there was a 64-bit version of ahscript.dll that worked with 64-bit host processes.

[pconroy]

So it's been eons since I've coded winders, but moons ago, you could "thunk" a 16-bit call from a 32bit DLL by wrapping it with some special calls.

If you can code a DLL - why not see if a 64/32 bit thunk call setup exists by searching MSDN?  If so - write a 64bit DLL that wraps all the 32bit calls?

Wouldn't that work?

[jaraco]

I don't even know where I would start with that approach. I don't understand the layers very well. There appears to be COM interfaces defined in x10net.dll and a higher-level scripting object in ahscript.dll.

I don't know what it means that the ahscript.dll fails to register with the 64-bit version of regsvr32.

Even if I could thunk into ahscript.dll, I'm not sure that provides me with the COM interfaces I desire.

I clearly would have to put a lot of effort into learning the underlying architecture to be able to accomplish this myself. And given that the X10 SDK and drivers appear to be largely opaque, closed-source, and not documented (as far as I have been able to ascertain), it would take some in-depth knowledge to accomplish what you are suggesting, even if it is possible. Unfortunately, I can't even consider that kind of investment right now.

[jaraco]

If I could get the source for ahscript.dll, I might be able to recompile it for 64-bit (or at least find out where from there the limitation lies). Is the source for ahscript.dll available?

[RichardUK]

Hi guys, anyone know if there is any movement on making a 64bit compatible version avalible? I'm using c# and .NET 3.5 and so would hate to have to restrict it to 32bit.

[jaraco]

I would still like to see a 64-bit build of ahscript.dll. Any chance we can get a 64-bit build? I'll even donate a 64-bit Windows VM with Visual Studio 2008 or 2010 for the purposes of building it. I'm happy to build it myself, but I just don't have the source. Please help us out here.

[ErikP]

64bit is on the "someday" list of software projects.

Unfortunately the entire ActiveHome command pipeline is 32bit, so this is a much larger change than simply rebuilding the ahscript.dll in 64bit mode, and fixing a few compiler errors.  Everything from the ground up would need to be rewritten in 64bit friendly code.

That being said, it is something we want to do and are moving in that direction.

[crittelmeyer]

Not to be a nuisance, but I wanted to inquire about the status of this. I'd very much like to use the SDK but I can't do it without 64-bit compatibility. Even a general estimate would be great. Like, sometime in 2012 this will be done? Or later? If it's coming in the next year, I will seriously just wait. I've already got code that I've tested and know WOULD work with the SDK, so I hope I can use it someday... soonish. Thanks!

Chris

[dave w]

Chris, check the "future of X10" thread. I doubt you will see the type of support you are asking about, coming from X10. Just my $0.02.

[ccsginc]

There is a way around this. At least I believe it should work in this case.

View the information on this tread: http://www.opensourceautomation.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=307

Also, Dave is sort of correct, however X-10 is still producing. They are just undergoing a design change that might bring them to the new 64-world.

However, I do know that the alarm consoles are currently being totally re-designed and should be released in early Jan 2012. The CM15A are also undergoing a change and could come back as the same or as a new CM21A or who knows.... The CM19A is still under production, however there are plenty out there to be found.

[Noam]

However, I do know that the alarm consoles are currently being totally re-designed and should be released in early Jan 2012. The CM15A are also undergoing a change and could come back as the same or as a new CM21A or who knows

Do you have any proof of this?
I think we'd all like to see some sort of data to back up this claim.

[ccsginc]

Well, you make a good argument there Noam.

I do not have any written proof of this.

I am just basically going by what my sales contact is telling me. (As they currently owe me 3 CM15A that they claim are on back order.)

The 1st order, they sent me a CM19A and a TM751 to replace the CM15A, however I told them that was not acceptable, as this will require the computer to stay running and I need the CM15A's to satisfy my customers.

Maybe they are feeding me a pile of sh#%, I don't know. I was told to give them to the end of Jan, and I should get both my Newly designed alarm console, and the 3 CM15A's.

Already working on plan "B" though. Looks like Z-Wave is comparable, and a whole lot more flexible. Their support also actually gives you answers!!!!
So if no resolution by Jan 31st and what you say is true, I will no longer offer this to our customers.

[Knightrider]

Well, I've seen reports of the new alarm consols, but don't know if there's any difference.  I post this in early February, and wonder if the new CM15A's are out yet.

[Brian H]

I have not seen any reports of the now back in stock X10 SC1200 Security Console being any different than the ones before going out of stock.

Maybe they are referring to the SkyLink Security Systems they are also selling now.
http://www.x10.com/skylink/index.html?HP2
SkyLink and X10 Security modules are not interchangeable between systems.