Re: X-10 Active Home?

[David White <whitedavidp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

JJ wrote:
> Snip
>>>>> Thanks,
>>> I am currently using 1.42.  As far as the macros...I have tried to set up
>>> 3 modules to turn on at the same time and it never works.  None of them
>>> will turn on.  They work individually, but not on the macro.  I thought I
>>> could free up resources if I used the macro, but every time I try,
>>> nothing turns on.  I have backpedaled and tried just 2 modules, then 1
>>> module but the macro does not work.  Any suggestions?  I mean it is
>>> simply drag and drop the module into the macro.  I have tried standard
>>> and fast, but neither works.
>>>
>>> Joe J.
>>>
>>>
>> If you are downloading macros into a CM11A and NOT leaving it connected to
>> your computer, I believe you MUST create FAST macros.
>>
>> With my computer temporarily connected to my CM11A, I just created a test
>> fast macro on C1. To it I added my indoor lights (B2) and porch lights
>> (B5). No other changes. By default, the switch icons on the B2 and B5 are
>> in the ON position and I leave them there. I right the macro icon and
>> choose Test. After a brief delay, both B2 and B5 get turned-on.
>>
>> Does this work for you?
>>
>> What is supposed to "trigger" your macro once it is downloaded? Are you
>> using a remote control, an AC line controller, or is it supposed to be
>> triggered by a timer?
>
> I drag the two modules I want into the fast macro.  Once I'm done, that
> macro now appears as a "virtual wiring" macro module in lets say the living
> room.  I give it time of day on/off settings just like a normal module, but
> it never triggers the two I've dragged in there.  Am I supposed to turn the
> two lamp modules on before I create the macro?
> Thanks,
> Joe J.
>
>
Let's focus on what happens in the Macro Generator window (File|New Fast
Macro):

(a) I give the macro the code (B5) and a name (Test Macro).

(b) I drag my light (B2) and appliance (B3) modules onto the new macro.

(c) If I want to turn the modules ON, I make sure the switches on the
module icons from (b) are turned ON.

(d) If I want the macro triggered when B5 is signaled ON, I turn the
switch on the macro icon (a) is turned on. If it should be triggered
when B5 is signaled OFF, if flip the switch.

Now I close the macro generator window and I see the virtual wiring icon
called Test Macro. Then choose the menu Modules|Timer Settings... and
see the select module window.

(e) Double click the line that says Test Macro and see the Timer
Settings for Test Macro.

(f) First check that the checkbox (Store in interface) on the bottom
left is indeed checked. It must be to ensure that the macro gets
downloaded into the CM11A.

(g) I then set whatever day/date/time parameters, save the event, and
download into the CM11A.

Now, when I press the B5 on my mini controller or click the "macro" area
in the middle of the virtual wiring icon, the macro is triggered and
both B2 and B3 go on. Does this work for you? If so, then the macro is
indeed downloaded and is executing. If it fails to trigger on the timer,
then there must be something wrong with the day/date/time parameters.