Re: X-10 Active Home?

["JJ" <ok@xxxxxxx>]

"JJ" <ok@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>>> 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.
Of course I download it after I'm done.