Additional substitution variables

[Xathros]

Hello UDI Staff-

 

I would like to request the addition of a few more substitution variables that could be used for formatting output in notifications and network resource posts.  What I have in mind is substitutions that take ISY variables as input and output formatted values instead:

 

${sys.FTIME.1.123}  where variable 1.123 has a value of 2386 (minutes) and the output would be: 39:46 (hrs:mins)

 

${sys.FDOW.1.2) where variable 2 has a value of 3 and the output would be Wednesday.  Input Range 0-6 = Sun-Sat.

 

${sys.FMONTH.1.9} where variable 1.9 has a range of 1-12 and output would be January - December.

 

I suspect others will have additional formats that would be nice to include in this list.

 

This is a low priority request but it would go a long way toward making nicer notifications.

 

Thanks you for all of your hard work and dedication and thank you for your consideration.

 

-Xathros

[Teken]

+1

 

I can't believe no one has ever thought about this idea? Then again isn't this something 5.XX is supposed to offer, no? Maybe I am thinking about being able to track calendar days perhaps?

 

I am so out of the loop for 5.XX its not even funny . . .

 

I really can't wait for 5.XX to become RC as I have lots of projects pending for that very day.

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi Xathros,

 

Thank you #180 (low priority).

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[MWareman]

I will definitely be able to use this! I join @Teken in wondering why I didn't think of this before myself!

[larryllix]

This was similar request that could cover many different types of usages to cover most bases.

 

http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/16757-variable-string-substitution-function-for-notifications/

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi larryllix,

 

We definitely have to do something with the Avatars. They are incredible!

 

Yes, unfortunately extremely low on resources ... but definitely on our list.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[larryllix]

LOL. Avatars?  They are just a fun distraction for me supporting a great product .

 

My post was referring to the variable substitution list request made previously.  Maybe I missed a twist here?