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Excel blocks my ISY logs because I have a self signed certificate (I believe that is the reason). Anyway, I can set the security to low and view the files. But I hate doing that because I know I will forget to put it back. They have a feature for "trusted publishers" in the macro security section. Does anyone know how to set that up to allow my ISY logs?

You shouldn't have this extra level of dhcp addressing. You should shut off the dhcp server function on that unit. Don't use this router as a router, only a swtich. When using a router as just a switch, plug nothing into the WAN side, everything goes to the LAN ports (the wireless connections should automatically be "LAN")

Michel, I tried to edit out the extra \n's in the resource editor followed by pushing "update" then "save". After closing the dialog box and then reopening it, the extra /n's are still there. I also noticed that some of the codes have a /r prepended to the line of code. This also does not get saved when I remove it. Making other changes is saved. Lou

jcanter, Did you try unplugging the isy and repluggin it in?

Michel, It is working now on gmail but they (the real messages) are going to junk folder. Why the "test" messages don't go to the junk folder but the actual ones do is a mystery to me. And the real messages from the default mail server still are not showing up anywhere. The test messages do go through fine to the regular mail folder. Thanks, Lou

Two things: 1) I upgraded from 2.8.8 to 2.8.9 and my "about" menu also continued to say 2.8.8 despite the updates being there and despite clearing the java cache. I installed a second time and it fixed it. 2) I believe this happened when I went to 2.8.7, but I lost my ability to use mobile linc pro from outside of my local network. I would get an error stating the ssl failed. I redid my self signed SSL certificate and it looks like it is fixed. I have never had to do that with any past upgrades.

Michel, I was testing the program by using the "run then" command. I used the same program and changed the "to" section from an email address to a text message address. I left everything else the same. The texts come through but the emails do not. ISY is not indicating any errors. Again, when I test email from the configuration page I do get the test email. And yes, there is content in both body and subject and it does come through to the text message address. The email gets nothing, and I did check junk folder. Lou

Sort of related but different problem. I can't get notifications to send me emails from programs. It sends text messages fine and I can send emails using the "test" button on the configuration page. But executing emails from programs, well, it just doesn't happen. I am using your default email server.

I just noticed the \r\n change to 2.8.8. So I checked out my network resources and noticed that the \r\n does show, but it added extra "n's" Sometimes just one, sometimes several. \r\n\n\n\n or \r\n\n for example. Not sure what to make of this. I use this to send the ir commands to my global cache which seems to work fine though I haven't checked every single code. What do those stand for anyway? carriage return?

Go to control panel, java, temprorary internet files, settings, delete files. This will clear the java cache and start you from scratch. Then go to http://www.universal-devices.com/99i/2.8.8/admin.jnlp This will create a new icon on your desktop which can be copied to anywhere you want.

Michel, Just now I was using the ISY console and then switched over to this forum. It had only been a minute or two when the ISY console screen popped up over this screen with the password entry box showing and exclamation marks next to all devices. I had never had this happen before prior to this 2.8.8 firmware. This has happened many times since the update. Logging back in fixes it (it has the password filled in already so I just have to hit enter). Prior to re-logging in, I went to the subcriptions irl you listed and below is what returned. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?> - it.

Michel, Yes, I see that it turns the scene on and that is wonderful and more than I had hoped for. I had just expected a message telling the user to do that rather than ISY actually doing it for you. But, my question is a little different. In the scene test that fails, some devices in the scene are set to be "off" when the scene is "on". So, turning the scene "on" turns "off" some devices and then turning the scene "off" just leaves those things "off". How, if at all, does this affect the results of the scene test. Lou

My scene testing has gone quite well but for one scene that is very large. It is the only scene where I have some items set to be off. Does having items in the scene set to "off" mess with the scene test?

I have a similar issue. I leave the console open all the time as well and after a few hours it has lost connection and placed excalamation marks next to all of the devices. Shutting down and reopening solves the problem. I would rather have this the old way, where it stays connected.

Ditto on LeeG. The scene should have been there with just the single kpl button in it. I have several such scenes whose only function is to trigger a program when pressed.

I never turn the power off. I just pull the power disconnect tab on the Insteon device to prevent arcing which can damage the switch. If that makes you nervous then don't do it. I take no responsibility for you if you do it and get shocked so do it at your own risk if you like. I have done it hundreds of times and have a standardized approach that keeps bare hot wires exposed only while I am actually uncapping/capping them. It is possible to handle hot, uninsulated wires directly if your body isn't not part of a path to ground. I rarely do this but have. You must have rubber shoes and can't be touching anything at all that is grounded. That includes the chassis for the switch. I watched an electrician once handling my hot 220 main house feeds with his bare hands. I don't do that personally. As long as your body doesn't provide a path to ground you won't get shocked. The biggest trick is when you have regular switches in the same box since they have exposed lugs on the side. Again, I have a standardized approach which moves them out of harms way, but you can also do a wrap with electric tape. I really hate turning the breaker off as it tends to mess with all kinds of stuff and furthermore my electricians didn't do the greatest job of labeling so there is that pain to contend with. Plus, when the breaker is off you need alternative light source. Also, I have had troubles getting my v35 switches replaced. How do you get them to do it?

Exactly, but just to be a little more clear, even if you don't have a multi-button scene, still create a scene for the kpl button and just put the button in all by itself.

I replaced all of my switches as well. It is probably best done one at a time anyway and it really doesn't take longer. I found that I would get things messed up one I tried doing a bunch at once. If you carry your laptop around with you to each location you are changing a switch, then, as soon as you get it wired in add it to ISY without any name. Then use the "replace with" command. While it is writing the links you can be putting your swtichplate cover back on and taking the cover off of the next one. Unless the switch has tons of links, it is usually done by the time you finish putting the switchplate on the previous one and get the switchplate off of the next one.

I can't confirm the changed part since I only recently started using this part of ISY. I can confirm that the \r\n does dissapear when you hit update and it does seem like it is replacing it with a carriage return.

Can't help you on the circuit breaker except to tell you that my panel is square D and it doesn't cause any problems. As far as whole house surge supressor. I have a Leviton model. I have no idea if it was a waste of money or not. It is a self sacrificing deal that dumps the extra current to ground to save your house (or at least that is the claim). So far it just sits there with two green lights. Perhaps one day I will come out and the green lights will be off indicating it died saving my house, or my house will be fried and I will know it was useless. It certainly wasn't hard to install at least.

check out this thread. http://forum.universal-devices.com/view ... highlight= I very much like my itach. I have learned several remotes so far and have asked that they create a database on the wiki to share all of our learned remotes so others can just download them. Hopefully that will be comming soon.

Michel, Great, thanks. So, let me make another suggestion. On that screen that comes up asking you to confirm the restore, you might include a note that says "During the restore your ISY console will not function, you will not see progress bars, nor will you be able to log back in should you close your console. Please be patient as the process can take up to 10 minutes per device." I know I have been making lots of suggestions about this sort of stuff, but I think people will really appreciate the extra information as they use various features for the first time. It prevents anxiety and wated time. Especially since ISY doesn't have a formal owners manual where this might otherwise be explained. Lou

After having replaced a ton of switches because of failed paddles my system became less stable. I speculated that there were some errors on devices and since I had replaced about half of my stuff, I decided to just go through and factory reset every single device and run a restore. So, yesterday I did that. During the restore, the ISY java console went dead. Needless to say, I had great anxiety during the 2 hours it took to complete the restore wondering if I had just completely scrambled my whole installation. The only comfort I had was that the PLM was blinking activity and the ISY tx/rx lights were blinking. After about 2 hours the console responded again and my system is working well. During the restore, what I had was the java console displaying like normal but not following commands. It would move from screen to screen and show devices I would click on, but if you tried to do a command, notta. It also did not indicate that any activity was going on. I closed the java console and tried to reopen, but the ISY wouldn't respond at all. The "finder" would find nothing. Question, is this normal? I would have expected to see it running down the devices with the write commands as it progressed.

After having replaced a ton of switches because of failed paddles my system became less stable. I speculated that there were some errors on devices and since I had replaced about half of my stuff, I decided to just go through and factory reset every single device and run a restore. So, yesterday I did that. During the restore, the ISY java console went dead. Needless to say, I had great anxiety during the 2 hours it took to complete the restore wondering if I had just completely scrambled my whole installation. The only comfort I had was that the PLM was blinking activity and the ISY tx/rx lights were blinking. After about 2 hours the console responded again and my system is working well. During the restore, what I had was the java console displaying like normal but not following commands. It would move from screen to screen and show devices I would click on, but if you tried to do a command, notta. It also did not indicate that any activity was going on. I closed the java console and tried to reopen, but the ISY wouldn't respond at all. The "finder" would find nothing. Question, is this normal? I would have expected to see it running down the devices with the write commands as it progressed.

I assume you have just one switch and one outlet. If not, put the switches together in a scene and put the plugs together in a scene. Also, this assumes the lighting load is attached to the swtich. I would consider using a kpl where one of the buttons does the monitors and the other does the lights. But, if you want to do it this way then. . . If switch is turned on and switch is not on then turn plug on if switch is turned on and switch is not off then turn plug off if switch is turned off and switch is not off then turn plug off if switch is turned off and switch is off the turn plug on I think that should all work. Haven't tested it but I use a few similar programs in my house as is that do work. Please note, that this does not take into account the double tap for fast on/off. You would need to pause between pushes long enough that the double tap function is no longer active. Also, you will be challenged in dealing with brightness levels if you don't want it to just be on/off.