FW: Macros, direct control, time based etc

["Nick Shore" <nick.shore@xxxxxxx>]

I'll try again :

> So I've splashed out on a few more modules and the remote control
> kit, and I've also got
> an 8in1 remote, an Infrared -> X10 thingy, and a CM12U.
>
> How do people organise their macros etc. ?
>
> Downstairs in the lounge we have the 8in1 remote controlling via
> IR on housecode A
> and because I like direct dim control I have the main uplighters
> on A1, and then I
> have programmed a few macros on A.
>
> Upstairs we have the bedroom lamp modules on Bx, and the TM12 on
> C (not being used as an appliance mod)
> just for control, so I've programmed some macros on C1->C8 which
> control bedroom lamps etc,
> but of course I don't then get direct control of dim, it all has
> to go via the macros on the CM12.
>
> I could switch the lamp modules to the same housecode as I've
> done downstairs
> and then run a mix of macros and direct control, what do you do ????
>
> Also is there a way of setting up time based macros, ie if its
> the middle of the night turn on lights
> at 30%, but if it's the evening  70% ???
>
> I'm just running this off the CM12U and using ActiveHome to
> download all to the interface, I'm
> not really keen on running a PC fulltime at the mo.
>
> Nick.
>
> PS.I managed to get all this approved purely to get the washing
> machine and dishwasher on timers
> so that they run on economy 7 - not bad huh :-)
>