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RE: AutoM8it


  • To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: RE: AutoM8it
  • From: "Dave McLaughlin" <dave@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 22:30:07 +0100
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Hi Dan,
 
I don't really care for a graphical interface as the machine is headless for most of the time anyway.
 
Yes, you can have complete control, but it would be nice to drag and drop, or select >from
 
What I have, for instance, is a sleep command. I press a button on my mini timer and it then switches off all the lights, appliances etc. Quite a few devices get controlled and this happens with a number of schedules etc. Having to remember the X10 address of them all is a right pain and being able to select >from setup.
 
I have had a reply from James about this and will chat with him about it.
 
Other than that I like the software. One I get it configured I'll put it into service. SWMBO would be most cheesed off if I change something and it doesn't work as before.
 
Best regards
Dave...
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan [mailto:dtoma@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 01 October 2002 18:45
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxxSubject: Re: [ukha_d] AutoM8it

Hi Dave,
 
Yes, You must define events manually, but this give you a lot of flexibility. You can do anything you can imagine.
How can you use drag and drop if, let's say, you want that for a specific input event to send a specific infrared command?
You must first select the device, then the command and this is all. If you think that this can be done in a easier way >from it.
 
The main advantage of the AutoM8it is that it is a framework and a completely open system. You can build and add any plugin you want. A SDK is available.
Just an info: I have build the infrared plugin using the provided development platform in less than 3 days (only during my free time), so it is a great advantage of this platform.
 
It is very nice to have a wonderful graphical interface, but... what is more important? The interface design or the functionality?
 
I just wait for other opinions,
Dan

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