Help with Timed Events

["Jeff" <b3achcomber@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm a newbie to xPL and need a little help with X10 timed events. I'm sorry
if the my question has been answered before but I couldn't find any answers
when I search the database. I have been using the Activehome software that
comes with the CM12 to control curtains and lights but I've run into
problems as I have more stuff to control than the CM12u's memory can handle
so its time to move on.

I'm running xPL under Windows 2003 Server. I've installed xPLHal and xPL
CM12. I've followed the instructions from http://www.xplproject.org.uk and I
can control my devices in xPLHalMgr from the x10 devices window i.e. they
all can be switched on and off. I can also control my devices from the
desktop using x10send. So the xPHal and CM12 subsystem are working fine.
I've not installed the XPLduskdawn yet as I did not want to complicate
things at this point but this my main requirement for using xPL.

Ok so how the heck do timed events work?? I must be missing something
really simple but nothing I've has manage to get a single event working. I
followed the instructions on http://www.xplproject.org.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=25&page=8
where is says:-

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Using Timed Events
As well as responding to incoming xPL messages, xPLHal can also initiate
macros in response to timed events. In this example, we will create a
recurring event which occurs randomly between 21:00 and 22:00 each weekday
evening to turn on a lamp.

* Right-click on the Events node and select New Event.
* On the Welcome screen of the New Event Wizard, click Next.
* Select Recurring Event, then click Next.
* You can now select the sub-routine to be executed. You can either pick
one of the routines that is already defined, or you can create one using
the Sub-Routine Builder.
As we want to create a new routine, click the Sub Builder button.
* Click Next on the Welcome screen of the Sub-Routine Builder.
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Subroutine-builder????  This never starts no matter how many times I click
on the button. It I chose and existing subroutine I have the choice of
SAVESYSTEM, SENDX10, XPHAL_LOAD, XPHAL_POWERFAIL, and XPHAL_UNLOAD. SENDX10
seems the obvious choice but here is also a problem. No matter what I put
into the 'Sub Routine Parameters' it never gets remembered and the box is
empty the next time I click on the routine to try and edit it. If I run the
routine using the Execute Now context menu, nothing happens and the error
log says:-

Error Executing Script 'SENDX10' (Procedure call or argument is not valid.)

I just don't know what to try next can any kind person give me a hint?